Barber Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Barber Instructor to teach at the Miami Correctional Facility, guiding incarcerated students through barbering skills and course work.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, industry certification preparation, and ongoing assessment while collaborating with Ivy Tech and facility staff to support re-entry and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized training/experience in trade area.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or Workplace Specialist license, or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, standards-aligned barbering instruction.
• Teach hands-on lab skills supporting industry certification and workplace readiness.
• Monitor and document student progress toward learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Barbering

Classroom management

Student support

Education

Indiana teaching license or Workplace Specialist license

Tools

TABE administration

Job description

Come join our team and make a difference! We’re seeking a passionate Barber Instructor at the Miami Correctional Facility to teach and mentor incarcerated individuals in barbering skills. This role offers the chance to help students build confidence, develop a valuable trade, and prepare for professional opportunities upon release.General purpose and scope of the positionThe CTE Instructor provides high-quality, hands-on technical training to incarcerated adult learners. The instructor delivers curriculum-aligned lessons, maintains required documentation, engages industry partners, supports credential attainment, and collaborates with Ivy Tech and IDOC to promote re-entry success.This is a full-time year-round teaching position located at the Miami Correctional Facility.Major Responsibilities:Instructional Delivery• Provide high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.• Teach hands-on lab skills supporting industry certification and workplace readiness.• Begin and end class on time per DOC, facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.• Use instructional strategies that build technical and employability skills.• Present material clearly and accurately.• Encourage active participation and collaborative work.• Differentiate instruction for learners with diverse readiness levels.• Support students requiring documented accommodations.• Use of different modalities to increase learning opportunities.Career & Employability Skill Development• Integrate employability and soft skills into instruction.• Collaborate with HIRE and HIRE Academy coordinators.• Engage trade professionals and employers for presentations and demonstrations.Student Progress & Assessment• Monitor and document student progress toward learning outcomes.• Assess skills using performance, project-based, and written assessments.• Provide timely and unbiased feedback.• Administer TABE and other exams as needed.• Track completions, credentials, and exit status.• Review student progress at least monthly.Documentation, Reporting & CQI• Maintain records as required by Ivy Tech, IDOC, and facility.• Submit weekly attendance and student progress updates.• Complete CQI CTE report each month.• Maintain student files per compliance guidelines.• Submit enrollment/removal forms to central office.• Develop monthly lesson plans.• Track capacity, start/end dates, and projected program outcomes.Safety, Inventory & Equipment Management• Maintain safe classroom and lab spaces.• Complete and maintain tool, chemical, and equipment inventories.• Ensure secure storage and compliance with IDOC security.• Identify supply/equipment needs and submit purchase requests.• Maintain equipment in working order; report issues promptly.Program Operations & Communication• Collaborate with site and program leadership.• Participate in meetings and professional development.• Coordinate testing and certification scheduling.• Communicate student status changes, removals, and completions.• Support program marketing and student recruitment.• Communicate with HIRE Coordinators on dates for Academies needed.Classroom Culture & Student Support• Create a positive learning environment.• Encourage professionalism, safety, and work ethic.• Advise students on academic and workplace readiness.• Build professional rapport with students.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree or specialized training/experience in trade area.• Valid Indiana teaching license or Workplace Specialist license, or willingness to obtain.• Commitment to supporting a diverse student population.Preferred Qualifications:• Master’s degree.• Industry certifications in related trade.• Experience working with adult or justice-involved learners.Pay and Benefit Information:Pay range of $48,000-$55,000 annually - depending on qualificationMonday through Friday work weekIvy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Health & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.