TEACHING ASSISTANT, COSMETOLOGY

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

Position Start Date:10/19/2026

Application Deadline:10/02/2026

Job Number: 029 CTE26/27