Massage Therapy Educator - Part-time

Company Description

About our company:

Douglas and Sharon Weaver started the Douglas J family of companies in 1967 with five employees and a passion for the Salon/Spa industry. They wanted to build a location that could pride itself on exceeding the guests’ expectations with every Douglas J experience. Since the initial opening, Douglas J has gone through 50 years of growth, expansion and evolution. We now have 9 locations including Aveda Institutes, Aveda Concept Salons and our Aveda Salon & Spa. We offer a complete menu of services in hair design and color, skin care, nail therapy, and massage therapy. Our foundation and values remain the same; we consistently focus on delivering our guests the high-end experience they deserve. 

We are proud to maintain a culture where our employees enjoy coming to work. We consistently promote and support a strong sense of unity, respect and passion. There are many opportunities at Douglas J for staff to participate in continuing education classes in order to continually grow their skills. We provide our employees opportunities to volunteer within their communities and give back. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to our employees to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. We strive to stay progressive in our industry by offering our employees a professional workplace where they feel supported and successful.
 

Job Description

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Ensure curriculum being taught reflects current standards within the industry as well as in alignment with the standards set forth by the Education Resource team. 
• Prepare for class including presentation and teaching of curriculum.
• Ensure safe and sanitary practices are being upheld by both students and educators when practicing or demonstrating in classroom and clinic floor. 
• Maintain academic records and ensure continuous evaluations are given to students on an ongoing basis, such as student performance in theory, practical and clinical experiences.
• Assist each student, according to that student’s learning process, with understanding and successful application of technical and theoretical information.
• Coach and mentor students on attendance, personal development, professional development, program retention, business goals and other personal and/or educational challenges
• Maintain guest satisfaction; handle and resolve guest complaints and ensure guest servicing is consistent with educational standards.
• Provide and promote a positive learning environment for the student body.
• Meet or exceed required education classes for licensure.
• Regularly improve teaching skills through continued growth.
• Uphold Douglas J and Aveda Mission and Values through actions and behaviors. 
• Attend scheduled team and Institute meetings as requested. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Must have Saturday availability
• Active Massage Therapist license
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in field of practice
• Teaching experience at a cosmetology or massage school a plus
• Previous experience with Aveda products/services/curriculum strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills
• Leadership and role model capabilities
• Ability to maintain composure and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Attention to detail
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Polished, professional image, consistent with the Douglas J Image Principle

Additional Information

Why should you apply?

• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunity to support prospective students in pursuing their career aspirations in cosmetology, esthiology, or massage therapy
• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Creative and fun work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• A company culture focused on serving, educating, and creativity 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.