What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHING ASSISTANT, COSMETOLOGY position at Greater Southern Tier BOCES?
Exceptional package including but not limited to:
- Paid annual holidays
- Attendance Incentives
- Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar
- Summers off with the option to work summer
- Generous paid personal/sick time
- Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)
- Premium Dental and Vision Plans
- FSA & HRA
- NYS Retirement System
- 403b Plan/457 optional
- Additional stipends per EA contract
- Optional short-term disability
- Longevity pay
- Bonus sick
Full-time (1.0 FTE), 7-hour day, 10-month, school calendar position
- Collaborate with Cosmetology Instructors to maintain high-quality Career and Technical Education programs.
- Assist with providing supervision, classroom management, and student support in classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environments.
- Assist students in developing technical, employability, and professional skills aligned with industry standards.
- Assist in monitoring students' academic and technical skill progress, including attendance, classroom performance, and hands-on competencies.
- Assist with implementing 504 Accommodation Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assist with maintaining a safe, organized, and productive learning environment, including the proper use of equipment, tools, and materials.
- Communicate and collaborate with instructors, administrators, parents, counselors, and other stakeholders to support student success.
- Keep current with changes and developments in the Cosmetology Industry.
- Uphold the GST BOCES core values of Service, Collaboration, Leadership, and Integrity.
Job Qualifications
Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; must possess or be eligible to obtain at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate
- Valid New York State Teaching Assistant Certification or eligibility to obtain at least a Level I Teaching Assistant Certificate.
- Experience in Cosmetology is preferred.
- New York State Cosmetology License required.
- Experience working in a salon, spa, or related industry setting preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with secondary students in both classroom and hands-on learning environments.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skill
Position Start Date:10/19/2026
Application Deadline:10/02/2026
Job Number: 029 CTE26/27
Salary : $35,281 - $43,239