Nail and Waxing Technician Teacher Joseph. M. Barry Technical and

Position Type:

Teacher/PPS/Tch - Cosmetology

Date Posted:

5/20/2025

Location:

Barry Tech - Secondary Westbury

Date Available:

09/01/2025

Closing Date:

08/31/2025

DESCRIPTION:

The Nassau BOCES Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs is seeking a full-time Nail & Waxing Technician Teacher for the Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center. The successful candidate must be a New York State licensed cosmetologist and/or licensed nail technician with a valid waxing certification. This position involves teaching occupational program content, industry processes, hands-on applications, and essential workplace skills to high school students in a career center setting. Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

Develop and implement lesson plans designed to prepare students for both the written and practical components of the New York State licensure examination.

Manage the classroom environment and meet individual student needs through differentiated instruction and evaluation.

Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.

Integrate technology into instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Teach core subjects such as sanitation, infection control, salon safety, human anatomy, the fundamentals of advanced nails and waxing, as well as salon business and professional practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

New York State Education Department Certification: Teacher Certification or Transitional A, Initial or Professional in Cosmetology and/or Nail Specialty Grade 7-12.

New York State Cosmetology License (preferred), or valid Nail Technician and Wax Technician licenses.

Minimum of five years of practical industry experience.

A strong background in nail and waxing techniques.

Proficiency in using technology as both an instructional and student management tool.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, administrators and parents.

SALARY: As per labor contract.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at,, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at, . For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website: Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call, or fax, or TDD or email or file form at The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call, or (TTY), or fax or email . The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call or (TDD/TTY) or email, complaint forms may be sent directly to or faxed to .