Career and Technical Instructor - Cosmetology

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking a Career and Technical Instructor in Cosmetology for the Richmond Technical Center. The position is part-time and located in Richmond Technical Center, with evening classes offered.

The instructor will provide adult education in cosmetology, prepare student records, offer job placement counseling, and adapt teaching to diverse learner backgrounds. Immediate start date is possible pending approvals.

Qualifications

• Must possess required certification or license in Cosmetology.
• Five years of experience in the field preferred.
• Ability to teach adult learners and apply diverse teaching methods.
• Proficient communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares student semester reports, maintains student daily records, monitors and records student progress using formal and informal methods.
• Provides academic advising to students, assists the Instructional Specialist and participates in department trainings, meetings and graduation.
• Provides students with employment counseling and job placement assistance.
• Instructs students on how to apply their knowledge to real‑life situations.
• Motivates students, in part by responding to their individual learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Participates in the orientation, registration and assessment process.
• Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Richmond Adult Technical Center.
• Participates in required meetings and workshops. Maintains confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Adaptability

Microsoft Word

Internet

Intranet access

Education

Cosmetology certification/license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet

Intranet access

Job description

Career and Technical Instructor – Cosmetology

Richmond City Public Schools, Adult Education – Richmond Technical Center, Richmond, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5818407

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Career and Technical Instructor – Cosmetology

Terms of Employment: Part‑time

Work Location: Richmond Technical Center

Immediate Supervisor: Instructional Specialist – Apprenticeship

General Description: Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and light lifting up to 10 pounds. Effective verbal and written communication skills for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares student semester reports, maintains student daily records, monitors and records student progress using formal and informal methods.
• Provides academic advising to students, assists the Instructional Specialist and participates in department trainings, meetings and graduation.
• Provides students with employment counseling and job placement assistance.
• Instructs students on how to apply their knowledge to real‑life situations.
• Motivates students, in part by responding to their individual learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Participates in the orientation, registration and assessment process.
• Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Richmond Adult Technical Center.
• Participates in required meetings and workshops. Maintains confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess required certification or license and skill in Cosmetology.
• Five years of experience in the field is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA and various effective teaching techniques for all levels of basic adult skills and testing preparation.
• Ability to maintain and establish work schedule for evening/night courses.
• Must be sensitive to student population, flexible and be able to follow policies and procedures.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have effective organizational and planning skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of creative, innovative, non‑traditional teaching strategies that have proven successful with students from diverse backgrounds and performing at different academic levels.
• Some computer skills with Microsoft Word, Internet and Intranet access are required.

Compensation and Schedule

Pay Scale: $30.55 per hour

Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Start Date: Based on School Board approval

EOE.