Adult Education Cosmetology Instructor
Location: Main Street Campus, 1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201. School business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is an exempt position with extended work hours if job-related responsibilities require it.
About the role
The Adult Education Cosmetology Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom and laboratory instruction in cosmetology to adult learners. The instructor prepares students to develop the technical skills, safety practices, professional behaviors, and industry knowledge needed for successful employment and licensure. The position maintains a safe, organized learning environment; evaluates student progress; supports program completion and career readiness; and ensures instruction is aligned with EVIT requirements, applicable state regulations, and current industry standards.
Pay
Salary: $63,642–$99,877. Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry-related experience, teaching experience, and certification.
Schedule
Full-Time, Exempt, 12-Month Calendar.
Benefits
EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employer-paid Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
- Basic life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits: dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes a regular contribution rate of 11.87% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period (EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar)
Requirements
- Current Arizona cosmetology license and an instructor license in good standing
- At least one year of cosmetology teaching experience in a licensed public or private educational setting, or equivalent recent industry experience in a professional salon or cosmetology environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in cosmetology sufficient to teach assigned course competencies
- Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Must maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment
- Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) if required by applicable law or EVIT policy
About EVIT
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit.
EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them.
Mission Statement: To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.