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Barber Instructor at SLO Beauty College

SLO Beauty College No longer available $22 - $26/hour

Job Description

The SLO Beauty College, serving the central coast community for 25 years, is seeking a licensed Barber Instructor who has a positive attitude, is passionate about our industry, and is a strong communicator with excellent technical skills and a proven success in salons.

Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Punctuality and Attendance (an instructor must be an example for the students)

Prepare lesson plans according to State and Federal guidelines

Perform and instruct all practical procedures according to State and Federal guidelines

Monitor /record student progress in order to assure students understand the lessons

Monitor student attendance (attendance is a substantial portion of the student's grade)

Maintain current/accurate student records (attendance, exams, progress reports )

Stay informed of current industry standards and changes in fashion

Maintain a safe and organized lab

Attend quarterly faculty meetings

Achieve twelve (12) hours of continuing education annually, including a minimum of four (4) hours in teaching methodology

Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records

Communicating frequently with students and colleagues

Working hands-on with students in a variety of courses and application

Is responsible to report all issues regarding school operations to the school manager. Such as: Work issues, Safety issues, Student attendance/behavior

Skills/Competencies Required:

Current California Cosmetology License
3 years full-time experience working as a Cosmetologist
Excellent organization, coaching, and communication skills
Skills in supervision, teamwork, documentation, and return on investment
Solid work history with verifiable references
Passion for the beauty and barbering industries
Honesty and professionalism

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person

$46k - $54k is competitive for Barbers nationally

National salary averages
$46k - $54k
↑ 28% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$28k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $78k

Senior roles pay 85% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

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Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Remote-capable workers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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76% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+4%
10yr growth
76% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024