Barber Instructor

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Barber Instructor at the Miami Correctional Facility to teach and mentor incarcerated individuals in barbering skills. This role offers the chance to help students build confidence, develop a valuable trade, and prepare for professional opportunities upon release.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner; provide hands-on training
• Maintain records of student attendance, academic progress, and grades as required by the correctional facility, Ivy Tech, Indiana Department of Corrections, and in compliance with the Indiana State Board of Barbering
• Prepare students for State Board testing and licensing
• Approach the subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner
• Begin and end classes on time according to IDOC, Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech schedules
• Provide education services utilizing the materials and equipment required in the curriculum from the Certifying Agency
• Assess student learning according to the Indiana Workforce Development Educational Functioning Level Assessment Policy, DWD Policy (where applicable)
• Maintain records as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech Community College
• Record student data in a Department of Workforce Development database for National Reporting Purposes (where applicable)
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, peers, and community leaders
• Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech and Facility property
• Attend meetings as required

Qualifications

• Possess a valid state beauty culture instructor license - can be either cosmetology or barber
• Prior work experience in a correctional facility is preferred

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on qualification.