Activity Instructor (Master Barber)

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in New York is seeking a Barbering Instructor to teach and facilitate a robust curriculum in Barbering. The role includes developing partnerships for offering free haircuts by students to ensure practical exposure. Responsibilities involve teaching professionalism in barbering, along with organizing supplies and participating in staff trainings. Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and be a licensed Master Barber with at least 5 years of experience. This part-time position offers flexible hours up to 10 per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; licensed Master Barber with a minimum of 5 years’ experience required.
• Must have experience in developing group lesson plans and leading group activities.
• Ability to engage young people and manage group settings.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate robust curriculum in Barbering.
• Develop partnerships for providing free student haircuts.
• Teach students etiquette and professionalism of barbering.
• Organize, inventory, and clean up relevant supplies and equipment.
• Participate in staff trainings and development activities.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Master Barber

Job description

Reports To:

Program Director

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
• 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.