Position Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT; COSMETOLOGY

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 7-hour day, 10-month school calendar position

• Assist with providing juniors and seniors with rigorous and engaging classroom instruction, project-based learning, and hands-on skills that would prepare students for a career in the cosmetology field
• Assist in preparing students for the NOCTI national assessment and the NYS Board exams for the purpose of attaining a New Your State cosmetology license
• Support and encourage students to fulfill the necessary 1000 hours needed to take the New York State Board exam
• Collaborate with counterpart cosmetology instructors on the direction of the program
• Assist in monitoring students’ academic progress including, but not limited to progress/marking period grades, attendance, hands-on performance skills
• Assist with implementing 504 plans and IEPs for students with diverse learning needs
• Keep current with changes and developments in the cosmetology field
• Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of all students
• Assist with providing supervision and discipline in the classroom
• Uphold the BOCES’ Values: Service, Collaboration, Leadership, and Integrity
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate; must possess a valid, current Cosmetology License

• Extensive experience working in a salon is preferred
• Current knowledge of the NYS Board requirements for cosmetology licensing
• Willingness to work with secondary students providing both classroom instruction and hands-on skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic

SALARY: Per Educational Association Contract.  Plus comprehensive benefit package

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

WILDWOOD EDUCATION CENTER

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