Cosmetology and Barbering Instructor

The Vermont Department of Corrections is seeking a Cosmetology and Barbering Instructor to provide vocational training services to incarcerated individuals. The instructor will be responsible for teaching cosmetology and barbering skills, including basic practices, natural hair care, and health and safety standards. The contract will be for a period of 2 years with an option to renew for up to 3 additional 12-month periods. The instructor will be required to provide a curriculum that meets the requirements of the Vermont Board of Cosmetology and will be responsible for recording and certifying apprenticeship hours for services performed by incarcerated individuals. • The instructor will be required to teach at all 6 facilities around the state. • The instructor will be responsible for providing a program curriculum that includes basic practices of natural hair according to the health and safety standards of the Vermont Board. • The instructor will be required to participate in all 6 locations. • The instructor will be responsible for establishing a system of recording and certifying apprenticeship hours for services performed by incarcerated individuals. • The instructor will be required to have professional instructor experience and provide contact information to support qualification. • The instructor will be required to be certified in the general field of post-secondary education with certification in their area of expertise in the State of Vermont.