Job Opening Information

TEACHING ASSISTANT, COSMETOLOGY

Job Number

029 CTE26/27

Application Deadline

10/2/2026

Position Start Date

10/19/2026 Position Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT, COSMETOLOGY

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Education Assoc Contract plus benefit package

Job Description 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 Application Procedure

Click on the green "" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/ Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old) The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law. Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

; BUSH CAMPUS