Cosmetology Teaching Artist / Instructor

About St. Nicks Alliance

St. Nicks Alliance (SNA) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community-based organization founded in 1975 with the mission to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, and health care. We deliver impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, youth, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.

About Youth And Education

Established in 1994, St Nicks Alliance’s Youth and Education serves more than 6,000 North Brooklyn youth each year. Through a wide-range of programs, children and youth are empowered to successfully advance through the stages of education and into young adulthood with the core competencies to thrive. In partnership with schools, families and community, St. Nicks Alliance’s holistic approach to transformation combines youth development, academic enrichment, health and wellness, arts learning and post-secondary readiness. St. Nicks Alliance’s School Success Model introduces transformational practices to our afterschool centers with the goal of fostering long-term school success through literacy immersion, socioemotional and behavioral supports.

About The Opportunity

Youth and Education seeks to expand our roster of Teaching Artists to include part-time Arts Instructors able to teach Cosmetology (hair, nails, make-up, etc), and to work at our afterschool programs serving Elementary, Middle and High Schools, in addition to Beacon and Cornerstone Community Center models. We are seeking instructors to provide Cosmetology classes to after-school, in-school, and out-of-school (community) programs for students aged pre-K through high school.

The Instructors will be responsible for designing and delivering curricula while ensuring the safety and engagement of youth. We are seeking someone with professional Cosmetology experience that also possesses hands-on experience working with young people in an instructional setting. The position requires a passionate, creative, energetic, team-building leader committed to providing the highest quality of programming for youth.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Program Development

• Plan and facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and theme-based projects catered to the age, stage and interests of participants
• Design a curriculum to introduce students to the world of Cosmetology and a variety of forms such as esthetics, makeup, and hairstyling
• Ensure the implementation of the School Success Model in lesson plan and instruction, relating activities to the division-wide Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit
• Coordinate Cosmetology based trips, special events, student showcases and other activities
• Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and the salon’s policies and procedures.
• Engage a group of 15-20 students in a curriculum exploring Cosmetology as a tool for project-based learning
• Lead related activities that are engaging and age-appropriate
• Design and deliver curricula for Arts classes leading to the practice and deeper knowledge of Cosmetology and fashion

Partnership/Relationship Development

• Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety standards and procedures
• Develop positive, caring relationships with young people and their families
• Serve as a positive role model for participants by demonstrating professional language and behavior
• Utilize youth development principles to enhance program quality and support growth in young people

Professional Development

• Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously improve on quality

Administration

• Assist with ordering materials and supplies

Must Have Core Competencies, Skills, Education and Knowledge

• Must hold or be pursuing a degree in an arts or education-related field, or possess equivalent practical experience
• Must be empathic, patient, understanding, and a good listener
• Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearances.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm!
• After School Availability between 2pm-6pm, approximately 15-20 hours a week; Monday- Friday; some holidays and holiday weeks
• A sound understanding of English including reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to collaborate with other team members
• A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction

Preferred Attributes

• At least one year experience working with children and young teens in afterschool settings highly preferred
• Bilingual a plus

Salary: Teaching Artists are paid $30-40 per hour depending on experience, with room for growth.