Activity Instructor (Master Barber)

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd seeks an Activity Instructor- Master Barber to plan and implement a Barbering curriculum that prepares students for the Barber Apprentice exam and licensure in local shops. The role reports to the Program Director and involves developing lessons, coordinating with partners, and promoting professional etiquette among students.

The position offers up to 10 hours per week, with non-exempt status, and requires a licensed Master Barber with at least five years of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; licensed Master Barber with a minimum of 5 years’ experience required
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Experience in developing group lesson plans and leading group activities preferred.
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self- initiative and working a part of a team.
• Proven participant sensibility and ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
• Prior experience teaching preferred
• Must have a commitment to work from a trauma-informed, strength-based and youth and family development perspective.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate robust curriculum in Barbering
• Develop partnerships with local organizations to provide free student haircuts so the class gets to practice the craft.
• Teach students the etiquette and professionalism of barbering.
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Articulate expectations to students and colleagues on what aspect of the class work needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class.
• Participate in staff trainings, meetings and development activities as specified
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Group instruction

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Master Barber

5+ years barber experience

Job description

The Activity Instructor- Master Barber plans and implements a Barbering curriculum that will prepare students to pass the Barber Apprentice examination and work as a barber in a local shop.

Reports To: Program Director

Location:

Hours: Up to 10 hrs per week; Non Exempt

Major Duties

• Create and facilitate robust curriculum in Barbering
• Develop partnerships with local organizations to provide free student haircuts so the class gets to practice the craft.
• Teach students the etiquette and professionalism of barbering.
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Articulate expectations to students and colleagues on what aspect of the class work needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class.
• Participate in staff trainings, meetings and development activities as specified
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; licensed Master Barber with a minimum of 5 years’ experience required
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Experience in developing group lesson plans and leading group activities preferred.
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self- initiative and working a part of a team.
• Proven participant sensibility and ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
• Prior experience teaching preferred
• Must have a commitment to work from a trauma-informed, strength-based and youth and family development perspective.