The Cosmetology Instructional Assistant assists the instructor in supervising, teaching and assisting with students in labs or clinic settings who are performing clinical performances on manikins and clients in the salon and substitutes for the instructor who may be absent.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for teaching and assisting the lead instructor in Cosmetology courses.
• Maintenance of clinical area, supervising students and clinical operations, documentation of records, working with faculty and clients in a clinical setting.
• Provide instruction, public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the college's commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty; maintaining professional competence; maintaining office hours; and participating in professional development activities.  Instructional Assistants are responsible to the Cosmetology program manager.  The relationship of the instructional assistant to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor and facilitator of learning.
• Maintaining professional competence
• Maintain annually updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC's mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.