Cosmetology Educator Part Time

About the role

This position role models, teaches, coaches, develops, and retains Aveda students to become first-choice professionals for market-leading salons. Upon graduation, students will demonstrate their ability to create guest experiences and provide services that meet or exceed Aveda Institute standards in technical skill accomplishment, guest service delivery, professional behaviors, and achievement of productivity benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Teach and Coach Technical Skills
  • Present and demonstrate technical education in accordance with Aveda Institute standards.
  • Evaluate students’ technical performance daily and develop coaching plans to elevate standards.
  • Oversee and coach students in haircutting, color, nail, waxing, and make-up.
  • Coach in the moment, encourage innovation, and teach during each model or mannequin workshop.
• Teach and Coach Guest Service Delivery
  • Present and demonstrate guest service delivery in accordance with Aveda Institute standards.
  • Teach students to consistently create the “Aveda guest experience” through the 12 points of difference, benefit-based consultations, and the guest service delivery wheel while achieving Aveda Benchmarks.
  • Role model a guest-driven environment within every mannequin workshop, model experience, and guest experience.
  • Coach in the moment, encourage innovation, and teach during each guest experience.
• Teach and Coach Professional Behaviors
  • Conduct individual coaching conversations daily regarding attendance, dress code, and other behaviors that enhance professionalism.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Student Records Manager to ensure student academic records are maintained, and retention and success are achieved.
• Teach and Coach Achievement of Productivity Benchmarks
  • Teach students how to reach benchmarks, set personal goals, and perform at or above standard.
  • Monitor student performance against benchmarks and coach accordingly for improved performance.
• Work as a Proactive Member of the Campus Team
  • Provide and receive feedback and make necessary adjustments to behavior that will enhance the student and guest experience.
  • Actively participate in training and development to ensure competency in Aveda Institute curriculum delivery and operations.
  • Participate in special events such as Career Fairs, Information Celebrations, Student Recognition, and Earth Month.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities that will enhance overall institute performance.
  • Maintain operational standards of visual presentation and cleanliness in the classroom at all times.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Due to our commitment to the environment, a strong alignment to the Aveda mission is essential. Adhere to company policies and procedures, manage expenses within fiscal guidelines, and participate in team meetings.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience behind the chair.
• Cosmetology License in Florida.
• Passionate about learning and teaching.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Development Requirements (to be completed within 12-18 months)

To develop and gain competencies in clinic floor management, classroom management, classroom facilitation, and advanced theoretical and technical skills:

• Complete Collaborative Teaching modules.
• Complete Aveda Men's modules.
• Complete Make-up modules.
• Complete Hair-color System modules.
• Complete Chemical Service modules.
• Complete Haircutting System modules.
• Pass Make-up Certification.
• Pass Aveda Men's Certification.
• Pass Classroom Facilitator Certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed in a variety of environments.