Enrichment Instructor - Barber

Arc After School & Experiential Education; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc After School & Experiential Education is seeking an enthusiastic Enrichment Instructor for Barbering to lead hands-on after-school sessions for students across elementary to high school ages. You will introduce barbering tools, design, grooming, hygiene, and entrepreneurship while mentoring students in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has professional barbering experience and a passion for guiding youth, with energy, approachability, and effective classroom management

Qualifications

• Experience teaching youth and managing classrooms in diverse settings.
• Ability to assess student progress and adapt lessons accordingly.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Review curriculum and create lesson plans
• Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities for K-12 students
• Maintain student engagement and manage behavior
• Prepare engaging, hands-on barbering projects and portfolios
• Assess progress, give feedback, and support skill development
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of materials and tools

Skills

Teaching experience

Youth engagement

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

48+ college units

Experience teaching youth

Job description

Description

The Enrichment Instructor for Barbering will provide hands-on, engaging barbering instruction for students in an after-school enrichment setting. Classes may include introductions to barbering tools, haircut design, grooming techniques, hygiene and sanitation practices, client communication, entrepreneurship, and career exploration within the barbering industry. The ideal candidate will have professional barbering experience and a passion for mentoring young people. They must be energetic, approachable, and capable of creating a fun, supportive learning environment where students can build practical skills, confidence, and self-expression.

Essential Functions

• Review curriculum and create lesson plans
• Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities applicable to elementary through high school age range
• Maintain student engagement in course material and redirect unwanted behaviors
• Maintain course kits, instruments and equipment and see to cleanliness and functionality
• Communicate regularly with Coordinators regarding course matters including material needs, site specifics and curriculum efficacy
• Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities
• Plan and deliver art lessons that encourage and foster creative expression
• Prepare engaging, hands-on projects that allow students to showcase their work and builds their portfolio
• Develop student skills that demonstrate understanding and creates a fun and positive learning environment
• Assess student progress, provide feedback, and support students in their application of artistic techniques
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different abilities and experience levels
• Stay current with trends that are relevant and interesting for a range of student interests
• Encourage collaboration among students
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

• Official/unofficial college transcripts that confirm 48+ completed college units (60 units for high school) or a passing score on an academic proficiency exam
• Experience in instructing/teaching, especially with elementary to high school aged students
• Ability to assess and address student challenges
• Adaptive to communication styles, motivation needs, and different learning needs
• Schedule flexibility/availability pertinent to after school instruction hours based on the needs of a given course cycle
• Experience working with youth in diverse communities
• CPR Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant) preferred

Additional Requirements

• Negative TB test result and COVID-19 vaccination record
• Completion of Live Scan background check
• Availability to work before/after school hours and some
• Ability to travel to assigned school sites and to the Arc office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and use hands for the duration of their shift; occasionally may be required to sit. The employee must have the ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds and remain active for extended class periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Arc is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.