Barber Instructor

Kids for the Future; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Earned Wage Access / On-Demand Pay

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Professional development and training

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts and benefits

Job summary

Milan Institute is seeking an experienced Barber Instructor to teach in our Houston campus, combining industry expertise with student development in classroom and student clinic settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, safety, and professional conduct, with collaboration across campus teams to support student success and licensure readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an approved Barbering program.
• Minimum three years of professional barbering experience.
• Current Barber license and instructor credentials as required by state.
• Meet state and accreditation requirements for instructors.
• Strong knowledge of barbering techniques, tools, sanitation and safety.
• Ability to demonstrate hands-on barbering skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student success and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction using approved curriculum.
• Demonstrate barbering techniques and provide individualized coaching.
• Teach haircutting, clippers, fades, shaves, styling and related services.
• Instruct on tool care, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Supervise students in clinic, assess progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records.
• Prepare students for licensing examinations and state regulations.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and student services to support success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Constructive feedback

Student engagement

Hands-on demonstration

Professionalism

Accountability

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of barbering program

Job description

• Location 70 FM 1960 West,Houston, TX, 77090,United States

Contact information

• Name Toniika Wakefield

Description

Position Summary

As a Barber Instructor, you'll combine your industry expertise with your passion for developing others. You'll work directly with students in the classroom and student barbershop/clinic, helping them progress from learning foundational concepts to confidently performing services on clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver engaging classroom, practical, and hands-on instruction using Milan Institute's approved Barbering curriculum.
• Demonstrate professional barbering techniques and provide students with individualized coaching and feedback.
• Teach applicable barbering subjects, including haircutting, clipper techniques, fades, tapers, shear work, razor cutting, shaving, beard and mustache grooming, hairstyling, scalp and hair care, and other services included within the curriculum.
• Teach proper use, care, and maintenance of barbering tools and equipment.
• Reinforce sanitation, disinfection, infection-control, and client-safety standards.
• Supervise students while they perform services on clients in the student barbershop/clinic.
• Help students develop strong client consultation, communication, customer-service, and client-retention skills.
• Teach students professional workplace expectations, including punctuality, appearance, communication, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, practical skill development, and overall performance.
• Evaluate student competency through written exams, practical demonstrations, assignments, and other approved assessments.
• Provide additional coaching and instructional support to students who are struggling.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance, grades, practical requirements, evaluations, and other required student records.
• Maintain an organized, professional, safe, and engaging classroom and clinic environment.
• Ensure students remain actively engaged in educational activities during scheduled instructional time.
• Prepare students for applicable state licensing examinations and reinforce state laws, regulations, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Encourage and support students as they progress toward graduation, licensure, and employment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, orientations, graduations, student activities, and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty, campus leadership, Student Services, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Career Services to support student success.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced barber who has strong technical skills and, just as importantly, enjoys helping others learn.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Barbering or related training program, as applicable.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional barbering experience.
• Current Barber license and any Instructor license, certification, or other credential required by the state in which instruction is provided.
• Must meet all applicable state and accreditation requirements for Barbering instructors.
• Strong technical knowledge of professional barbering techniques, tools, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate hands-on barbering skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to student success.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback while holding students accountable to academic and professional expectations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet established deadlines.
• Professionalism, dependability, and strong follow-through.

Previous teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experience is preferred but not required. If you have the industry experience and enjoy helping others develop their skills, we want to hear from you.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

Our strongest instructors are:

• Passionate about the barbering profession and sharing their knowledge.
• Patient and able to explain and demonstrate techniques in different ways.
• Comfortable providing both positive feedback and corrective coaching.
• Focused on student engagement, retention, and successful completion.
• Strong communicators who can connect with students from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
• Organized and able to balance instruction, student coaching, clinic supervision, and administrative responsibilities.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and professional learning environment.
• Dependable and accountable for following through on responsibilities.
• Positive role models who demonstrate the professional behaviors expected in the workplace.
• Committed to Milan Institute's Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Growth, Service, and Communication.

Why Join Milan Institute?

At Milan Institute, our instructors have the opportunity to do more than practice their profession—they get to teach it, share it, and help launch the careers of the next generation of professionals.

Depending on eligibility and position status, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access / On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional development and training
• Opportunities for career growth
• Employee discounts and company-sponsored benefits

You’ll also have the opportunity to work in an environment where your professional experience has a direct impact on student success.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular standing and walking for extended periods while providing classroom and hands-on instruction. The instructor frequently uses their hands and arms to demonstrate barbering techniques and may be required to bend, reach, and move throughout classroom and student clinic areas.

The position may occasionally require lifting and/or moving products, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Share Your Skills?

You've built your experience behind the chair. Now you can use that experience to help someone else build a career.

Milan Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Milan Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Barbering or related training program, as applicable.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional barbering experience.
• Current Barber license and any Instructor license, certification, or other credential required by the state in which instruction is provided.
• Must meet all applicable state and accreditation requirements for Barbering instructors.
• Strong technical knowledge of professional barbering techniques, tools, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate hands-on barbering skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to student success.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback while holding students accountable to academic and professional expectations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet established deadlines.
• Professionalism, dependability, and strong follow-through.

Previous teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experience is preferred but not required. If you have the industry experience and enjoy helping others develop their skills, we want to hear from you.

Summary

With over 40 years of experience, Milan Institute is dedicated to helping students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to pursue rewarding careers. Our success is built on a commitment to student achievement, quality education, and creating a supportive environment where both students and employees can grow.

As a Barber Instructor, you’ll have the opportunity to turn your professional barbering experience into a rewarding career helping aspiring barbers develop their skills and confidence. You’ll provide classroom and hands-on instruction in cutting, styling, shaving, grooming, sanitation, client service, and professional practices while mentoring students as they prepare for licensure and careers in the barbering industry.

If you’re an experienced Barber who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed, we invite you to bring your skills and industry experience to Milan Institute.

Why Join Milan Institute?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access (On-Demand Pay)*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program*
• RenewMD Employee Perks - Eligible employees receive exclusive discounts on select aesthetic and wellness services through our affiliated RenewMD medical spa.*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple campuses and departments
• Employee discounts and other voluntary benefits

*Benefits and perks are subject to eligibility requirements and company policy.