Hairstyling Teacher

Secondary School Hairstyling Teacher

St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centre  

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The WCDSB also operates numerous Adult Learning and Continuing Education programs through St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination.  Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting.  Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description of the Program:  

St. Louis' Hairstyling Training Program is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education, Skills Trades Ontario  and is recognized by numerous employers in the Region as a quality program. 

The Hairstyling Teacher(s) will report to the Principal of St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres .

Course Codes: TXJ3E, TXJ4E  

General Description of Duties:   

• Develop lesson plans and deliver curriculum to students in a classroom and a salon setting
• Work as part of a team to guide and further develop the Hairstyling Program
• Develop course materials and curriculum content and ensure proper planning and follow up for the academic progress of all students
• Identify students' individual learning needs and use a variety of instructional strategies
• Assess and evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students to build next steps for improvement
• Liaise with Administration
• Assist in the delivery of the co-operative education component of the Hairstyling program to prepare students for placements in the community
• Lead after school intake sessions for prospective students

• Hold a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification (If no OCT candidates apply, other candidates will be considered).
• Minimum 2 years hairstyling experience
• Eligible to work in Canada 
• Available for in-person classes 

• Hold a current Ontario Trade Certification of Qualification 
• Senior teacher qualifications in the subject area (Technological Studies- Hairstyling and Aesthetics)
• Previous teaching experience 

Location:  St. Louis Main Campus, 80 Young St., Kitchener

Hours of Work :    Monday to Friday 8:45 – 11:45 AM & 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Teaching Format: Compressed Schedule (each class is 3 hours per day)

Rate of Pay:   $56.80 per hour

Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not  required to be Catholic. 

Application Process:  

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:   https://wcdsb.simplication.com  

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.) 

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job.  Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application. 

Incomplete applications may not  be considered. 

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:  https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/  

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. 

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups. Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included. 

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours. 

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Record Check. For further information, refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.