CTE Cosmetology Instructional Assistant One Year Only

Young World Physical Education; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools in Westerly, RI, invites applications for a CTE Cosmetology Instructional Assistant One Year Only at Westerly High School. This part-time role supports the teacher, assists in the cosmetology classroom and salon, and helps deliver the daily education program under supervision.

The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility, with duties including small-group instruction, materials preparation, and adherence to school procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with cosmetology program preferred.
• Current RI cosmetology license preferred.
• Authorized to work in the USA and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality with students and staff.
• Works with students to reinforce learning in small groups.
• Assists teacher with curriculum planning and assessment.
• Instructs small groups under teacher direction.
• Prepares materials and supplies for demonstrations.
• Supervises students during lunch and dismissal as needed.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred

Job description

CTE Cosmetology Instructional Assistant One Year Only

Westerly Public Schools (RI) Westerly High School - Westerly, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5888283
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Cosmetology Instructional Assistant One Year Only Location: Westerly High School Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt Effective Date: 08/24/2026 Salary Range: $21.62 / Hr Hours per week:Part Time FTE: 0.6

Job Summary: This non-union position, under the direction of the teacher, is responsible for assisting in the instruction in the cosmetology classroom/salon. The assistant will carry out a daily education program and develop an effective personal relationship with students. The position requires patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional and includes assisting a teacher in various instructional duties and performing clerical duties, according to established procedures which can be learned on the job.
Responsibilities:

• Maintains and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements regarding students, parents and other staff.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Instructs small groups of students in specific subject area with teacher direction.
• Follows teacher or other appropriate professional's directions.
• Monitors and supervises students and/or continues lessons during short-term teacher absences.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies.
• Exhibits self-control and good judgment.
• Under direction of the building principal, supervises students during lunch periods and/or during student arrival and dismissal.
• Receives additional training, if deemed necessary, for the position.
• Maintains order by reinforcing school rules in all settings including recess, lunch and bus.
• Participates in Professional Development and completes all training required by the school district.
• Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher in school and community sites.
• Provides support to meet the individual student’s needs.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to deliver and perform salon instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes of which he/she assists.
• Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom and salon.
• Assists in supervision of students within the classroom and classroom salon.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

• Knowledge, skills and capabilities:
  • All skills, certifications and requirements must be maintained and updated as necessary.
  • Ability to work with children.
• • Ability to learn assigned duties readily and to adhere to prescribed classroom procedures.
  • Ability to respond simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
  • Demonstrates effective communications skills
  • Demonstrates proficiency in essential computer applications as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Education or experience working with students in a Cosmetology Program preferred.
• Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in related fields preferred.
• Certification:
  • Current RI Cosmetology License/Instructors License preferred.

• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:
Career and Technical Education > Cosmetology

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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