Pay Based on Experience Shape the Next Generation of Beauty Professionals Austin Kade Academy is seeking a passionate, professional, and student-focused Cosmetology Instructor to educate, mentor, and inspire future beauty professionals. If you love cosmetology, enjoy helping others grow, and want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, teaching could be the next step in your career. As a Cosmetology Instructor, you will do far more than demonstrate techniques. You will help students build confidence, develop strong professional habits, strengthen their technical skills, prepare for licensure, and become career-ready professionals prepared to succeed in the beauty industry. We are looking for someone who brings industry knowledge, patience, professionalism, positive energy, and a genuine commitment to helping students succeed. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate. If you are an experienced cosmetology professional who enjoys mentoring, encouraging, and developing others, we invite you to apply. What You'll Do Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction in cosmetology theory, techniques, client care, and professional practices Teach and demonstrate haircutting, hairstyling, color, chemical and texture services, shampooing, scalp care, basic skincare and nail concepts, and other subjects included in the cosmetology curriculum Help students build strong foundational skills while developing accuracy, confidence, creativity, and efficiency Coach and supervise students during hands-on practice and client services Teach students how to conduct professional consultations, identify client needs, recommend appropriate services and products, and provide an exceptional client experience Develop, enhance, and deliver organized, engaging lesson plans designed to support a variety of adult learning styles Explain technical concepts in ways students can understand, practice, and apply in real-world situations Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations, assignments, examinations, classroom participation, and other established assessment methods Provide clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback that helps students recognize their strengths and continue improving Recognize when students need additional coaching and provide appropriate guidance and support to help them progress Help prepare students for state licensure examinations and a successful transition into the professional beauty industry Reinforce professional habits including punctuality, accountability, teamwork, communication, work ethic, professional appearance, sanitation, and ethical client care Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, practical progress, evaluations, and other required documentation Uphold high standards for sanitation, infection control, safety, and professional conduct Create a classroom and clinic-floor environment that is positive, respectful, organized, encouraging, and focused on student learning and success Stay current with cosmetology trends, products, techniques, tools, and industry best practices Model the professionalism, work ethic, communication, and client-care standards expected of successful beauty professionals Collaborate with fellow instructors, staff, administration, and school leadership to support student achievement and the overall success of Austin Kade Academy What We're Looking For Current Idaho cosmetology license or other applicable professional credential Current instructor credential, or the ability and willingness to obtain the appropriate credential required to teach cosmetology Professional experience in the cosmetology industry Strong knowledge of haircutting, hairstyling, color theory and application, chemical services, sanitation, client consultation, and professional salon practices Ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and explain both the how and the why behind professional services Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to motivate, encourage, coach, and connect with students from a variety of backgrounds and learning styles Patience and the ability to provide correction and feedback in a positive, productive, and encouraging manner Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance classroom instruction, hands-on education, student supervision, and required documentation A professional, dependable, approachable, positive, and team-oriented attitude Commitment to maintaining high educational, safety, and professional standards A genuine passion for helping students grow personally, professionally, and technically The best instructors are not simply the people who know the most. They are the people who can take what they know and help someone else understand it, practice it, and build the confidence to do it on their own. We are looking for an instructor who notices when a student is struggling, recognizes progress, celebrates accomplishments, provides encouragement when it is needed, and challenges students when they are capable of more. Most importantly, we want someone who believes in the potential of their students and understands the impact a great instructor can have on their confidence, education, and future career. Becoming a successful beauty professional requires more than technical ability. It also requires communication, professionalism, reliability, resilience, customer service, accountability, and a commitment to continued learning. Our instructors help students develop all of these qualities. Why Teach at Austin Kade Academy? At Austin Kade Academy, instructors have the opportunity to make an impact that extends far beyond the classroom. You will help students turn something they are passionate about into a career. You will see students learn new techniques, develop confidence behind the chair, overcome challenges, prepare for licensure, graduate, and take their first steps into the professional beauty industry. Teaching also gives experienced cosmetologists the opportunity to remain connected to an industry they love while sharing the knowledge, experience, and lessons they have gained throughout their own careers. You will be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where instructors, staff, and leadership work together toward a shared goal: helping students succeed.

We Value Instructors Who:

Genuinely care about their students and their success Take pride in the cosmetology profession Lead by example Bring positive energy into the classroom and clinic Set clear expectations and hold students to meaningful professional standards Encourage students while also challenging them to grow Support and collaborate with fellow team members Remain committed to their own professional learning and development Want to make a lasting difference in the lives and careers of others Ready for the Next Step in Your Cosmetology Career? If you are an experienced cosmetology professional who loves the industry, enjoys helping others grow, and wants to use your knowledge and experience to influence the next generation of beauty professionals, we would love to meet you. Apply today and help Austin Kade Academy educate, mentor, and prepare the next generation of cosmetologists.

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person