Bring your cosmetology experience into the classroom and help develop the next generation of licensed beauty professionals.
Tri-Rivers Career Center is seeking a licensed Long-Term Substitute Cosmetology Instructor to provide classroom and clinic-floor instruction while the regular cosmetology instructor is absent.
This position is a great opportunity for a licensed cosmetology professional who wants to share their expertise with students. The substitute instructor will deliver established lesson plans, supervise student clinical practice, ensure a safe and sanitary salon environment, and maintain compliance with Ohio Cosmetology and Barber Board regulations and school policies.
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Requirements
- <p>Instruction will follow the program's established lesson plans and curriculum, and may include:</p><ul><li><p>Cosmetology theory and classroom instruction</p></li><li><p>Clinical and salon-floor practice</p></li><li><p>State board sanitation, safety, and infection-control standards</p></li><li><p>Safe use of tools, chemicals, and salon equipment</p></li><li><p>Professionalism and client service on the clinic floor</p></li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong><br />As a substitute instructor, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Deliver instruction from established lesson plans and curriculum in the instructor's absence</p></li><li><p>Supervise and evaluate student performance in theory and clinical/salon-floor practice</p></li><li><p>Enforce all state board sanitation, safety, and infection-control standards</p></li><li><p>Monitor student use of tools, chemicals, and equipment for safe practice</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate attendance and, where applicable, clock-hour or practical-hour documentation</p></li><li><p>Manage classroom and clinic behavior and maintain a professional learning environment</p></li><li><p>Communicate any incidents, concerns, or instructional gaps to the Director of Curriculum or building administration</p></li><li><p>Follow all Tri-Rivers Career Center policies and procedures during the assignment</p></li></ul><p>The work takes place in a combination of classroom and cosmetology clinic/salon lab settings and involves standing for extended periods, exposure to chemical products used in cosmetology services, and use of standard salon equipment.</p><p><strong>Job Requirements:</strong><br />Per the Ohio Cosmetology and Barber Board, candidates must meet all of the following:</p><ul><li><p>At least 18 years of age</p></li><li><p>The equivalent of an Ohio public school 12th grade education</p></li><li><p>A current, valid Advanced Practicing license in the same scope of practice as the instructor license (e.g., Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, Natural Hair Design, Hair Design)</p></li><li><p>One of the following experience pathways:</p><ul><li><p>1,800 hours of practice in a licensed beauty salon in that scope of practice, OR</p></li><li><p>Completion of a board-approved Apprentice Instructor Program (Cosmetology 1,000 hours; Hair Design 800; Natural Hair Design 400; Esthetics 500; Manicurist 300)</p></li></ul></li><li><p>A current, valid Cosmetology or Branch of Cosmetology Instructor License issued by the Ohio Cosmetology and Barber Board, or eligibility to obtain one prior to start</p></li><li><p>Ability to pass a BCI/FBI background check per Ohio school employment requirements</p><p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Schedule</strong><br />This is a long-term substitute position beginning November 1, 2026. Assignments are 7 hours per day at $200 per day.</p><p><strong>To Apply</strong><br />Submit the following to Molly Clapper, Director of Curriculum, Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio 43302, or <a href="mailto:mclapper@tririvers.com">mclapper@tririvers.com</a>:</p><ul><li><p>Proof of current Advanced Practicing license</p></li><li><p>Proof of current (or pending) Cosmetology/Branch Instructor License, or documentation of hours/apprenticeship completion supporting eligibility</p></li><li><p>Resume and relevant teaching or salon experience</p></li><li><p>References</p></li></ul>