Cosmetologist

IntelliTec College

Grand Junction, Colorado

No teaching experience necessary; we will train you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cosmetology Instructor to join our team and help shape the future of the beauty industry. In this role, you will bring your real-world salon experience into the classroom, combining technical expertise with a passion for teaching, mentorship, and student success.

What is it like to work at IntelliTec College? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o76FXsIBxM

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you personally and professionally, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company matching up to $187 monthly
• 401(k) retirement plan with annual company match (based on company performance)
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

What We Offer:

• Supportive and growth-focused work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ careers
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Job Summary:

The Instructor is responsible for delivering established curriculum to students in a professional and proficient manner. This position also assigns and grades assignments, inputs attendance records, and ensures an effective learning environment through classroom management.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare for and instruct established and approved curriculum and lesson plans to students in a professional manner
• Review and discuss syllabi requirements at the start of each term with students
• Answer all student questions as they arise to ensure student understanding and completion of material
• Ensure students are aware of safety policies and monitor for correct procedures
• Maintain professionalism within the classroom and coach students on their professionalism
• Manage and resolve student issues in the classroom as necessary
• Manage all classroom activity including lecturing, student assistance, and lab instruction
• Ensure students are attending class and arriving on time, and resolve attendance issues as needed
• Record student attendance, grades, and all student interactions in student files and on database in a timely manner
• Collect all outside work from 25% of the students in a class to meet ACCSC requirements
• Attend weekly and annual trainings to maintain currency in the field and continual improvement of personal teaching strategies
• Work closely with the Program Supervisor to manage student issues that could potentially lead to low retention rates
• Advise students on issues affecting their education and provide guidance as needed
• Setup lab area for daily instructional activities including equipment setup
• Recognize need for and initiate student support plans, warning, and tutoring as needed
• Assist in the maintenance of quality equipment and tools for program use
• Ensure safety of clients and students on salon floor and resolve issues and/or report them to program supervisor as needed

Secondary Duties:

• Maintain industry-specific community relations in order to secure guest speakers and assist students in gaining employment
• Other duties as assigned

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 10:30 AM – 7:00

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Successful completion of an educational Cosmetology or related program

Experience: 3 years (minimum 4,000 hours) of experience in Cosmetology or related field

License(s)/Certification(s): Active Cosmetology-related license within the field(s) the position is required to teach

Unsure, if you are qualified? Apply!