Job Description
Department: Education
Reports To: Director of Education Approved by CEO or CFO
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved Date: January 2019
Summary
Teaches assigned curriculum to students by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Uses the fundamentals of Coba Academy’s Culture to develop a learning environment that is motivational and supports student’s success defined as a successful graduate who will sit for, pass the state board exam and secure employment.
- Reviews program curriculum and prepares a lesson plan. Presentations and demonstrates to coincide with Program Curriculum structure to include: Conceptual/Theory; Advance techniques; and Practical Applications.
- Subjects to include, but not limited to the theory and practical techniques applying to: Mandate State Board topics; Science and Art of Hair care, Skin Care, Nail Care, Body Care; Industry Standards, Salon/Spa/ Barber Skills, Client Services, Ethics and Business.
- Utilizes education methodology for the management, testing and submission of required student’s evaluations. Administers school’s policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
- Is Professional in appearance and demeanor with employee’s handbook policies.
- Instructs students in subject’s areas such as general sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology chemistry and electricity), hair care, skin care, nail care, body care, state board and business skills, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, safety, sanitation and disinfection precautions., and instructs the class according to the times listed on the student’s contract.
- Plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in the school classroom/salon/treatment or barber area.
- Evaluates achievement of student’s in practical knowledge weekly or bi-weekly.
- Written exams are submitted based on classroom schedule.
- Responsible to every student to ensure that the students receive a complete education that will qualify him/her to pass the State Board Examination and be employable.
- Follow specific curriculum as it is designed by the Director of Education.
- Teaching the theory class based on the theory/classroom schedule assigned.
- Ensures that each student’s practical/critical needs list and weekly or bi-weekly progress sheets are used as a guide to keep each student busy with applied effort.
- Increases student’s knowledge by conducting advance techniques and demonstrations.
- Record practical grades to student grade form at the end of each end of cycle or core.
- Performs the specified academic evaluation on students as required.
- Monitors and grades each student’s activities (Client In-take Form), ensuring that all practical work is graded by an instructor whether it is on a doll head or client.
- Reviews current day and carry-over timecards prior to signing them at the student’s stations. Be certain that the additional on the timecard is correct. Make sure timecards have the student’s initials as well as your own initials.
- Submit timecard and evaluation form at the end of each core/cycle to the Director of Education.
- Ensures that all stations, disinfection and safety regulations are followed.
- Brings to the attention of the Director of Education any student who is not performing or is losing interest.
- Administers all school rules and regulations fairly and without bias.
- Helps monitor the towel supply and wash and dry towels daily.
- Carries on all responsibilities necessary as an instructor to ensure that the school is kept orderly and with a positive learning environment.
- Communicates, cooperates and maintains positive working relationships with other school staff and student body.
- Maintains appropriate student to teacher business relationship. Do not gossip with students about other students or fellow staff member.
- Does not argue with another staff member in front of a student of client; does not argue with a student.
- Maintains Class/ Student management and control. Ensures the class always has a qualified instructor present, never unattended.
- Always Supervises closely all student work being done by the student on clients or doll heads and ensure that all student is in applied effort in a positive, learning environment.
- Performs any other duties assigned by the School Operations Manager/ Director of Education and/or the management team.
- Attend staff meetings at least one is held each calendar year.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical – Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Design – General creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into image; applies design principles.
- Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
- Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotions customers situations; responds promptly to customer’s needs; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; keeps emotions under control.
- Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Teamwork – Exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and other; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinion of others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
- Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
- Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and considerations regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Quality – Completes work in timely manner.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
- Attendance/ Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability – Takes responsivities for own actions; keeps commitments.
- Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
A minimum of two – three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, accurately interpret and disseminate curricula such as State Board rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic math and geometry (as applied to hair, skin, nails and body).
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current certification/License in subject matter.
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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; bend, coordinated use of hands and fingers, precise manual dexterity, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and occasionally sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and 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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemical; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
