Position Type:
Adult Education Teachers/Cosmetology Teacher
Date Posted:
8/18/2026
Location:
East Valley Institute of Technology- Main Campus
Applications are being accepted for an Adult Education Cosmetology Instructor at our Main Street Campus, 1601 W Main St Mesa, AZ 85201. School business hours are M-F 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is an exempt position with extended work hours if job related responsibilities are required outside the normal work hours.
Position Summary: 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.
Salary: $63,642-$99,877 Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry-related experience, teaching experience, and certification.
Job Type: 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, and Employee Assistance Program. Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance. Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the 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.
Education and Experience:
- 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.
Licensing/ Certifications and Other Requirements:
- 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.
Information 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. For more information about EVIT, visit www.evit.edu.
EVIT 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or socioeconomic status, whether actual or perceived. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free and tobacco-free work environment.
El East Valley Institute of Technology es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, género, estado civil, religión, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género o nivel socioeconómico, ya sean reales o percibidos. De conformidad con la legislación de Arizona y la política de la Junta Directiva, el East Valley Institute of Technology mantiene un entorno laboral libre de humo y de tabaco.
