Nail Tech Instructor (PT)

Salary: $23.08 - $28.85 Hourly
Location : Ogden, UT
Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Exempt
Job Number: 202500429
Division: Instructional Services
Department: 107040 - Nail Tech
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain


Position Summary
Bring your passion for the beauty industry into a role that makes a lasting impact. At OTECH, we believe in Community, Learning, and Integrity, and we're looking for a Nail Technician Instructor who is excited to share their expertise while helping students grow, succeed, and achieve licensure. In this role, you will provide hands-on technical instruction for students enrolled in the cosmetology program, covering content areas such as nail care, manicure, pedicure, acrylic, gel, fiberglass, front desk operations, and the related theory required to obtain a state license. You'll play a vital part in building a supportive learning environment by verifying student competencies, advising and retaining students, maintaining accurate student records, and fostering strong connections with area employers. Working under the direction of the Nail Tech Coordinator and Cosmetology Manager, you'll help shape the next generation of professionals while contributing to a collaborative and integrity-driven educational community.

Essential Functions
1. Provide students with technical instruction in a safe, clean and productive learning environment.

2. Administer and correct tests; annotate progress on students tracking records.

3. Advance the retention of students in support of achieving program membership hour goals.

4. Assist students with job placement and applicable industry or state certifications/licenses in support of meeting program placement and certification goals.

5. Develop annual professional development plan and participate in professional development activities.

6. Motivate and advise students in the areas of appropriate work behavior, training, or study habits. Assist counselors, supervisor, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.

7. Encourage and exemplify professionalism and good work habits.

8. Support programmatic and College marketing activities.

9. Work cooperatively within the College community.

10. Control the use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.

11. The incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.


2. Current Nail license required. Preference will be given to those individuals who hold a Nail Tech instructor license.

3. Minimum of one year of documented practical nail experience or required on the job training to obtain instructor license.

4. Preference will be given to those individuals who have salon/teaching experience.

5. Familiar with Microsoft word, email and can operate a Windows-based personal computer.

6. Spanish-speaking proficiency desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand long periods, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 20 lbs.) when doing inventory or receiving supplies.

2. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., clippers, cleaning Chemicals, etc.

Additional Information
WORKING HOURS:

Class hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The schedule will consist of up to 29 hours per week, including a combination of daytime and evening hours.
CONDITIONAL OFFER:

A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Tuition Waiver at Ogden Weber Technical College
• Gym Use (on-campus gym facility for employee use)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• 10% discount at the Student Store (Excluding Textbooks)
• Free Cut and Style (Beards included) at the Salon
• 30% Discount on other services offered*

FMLA General Notice:
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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of the application process, you must upload your resume to your application profile, and all responses to the application and supplemental questions must be fully supported by your resume or work history; responses such as "see resume" or "see previous response" are not acceptable. The information you provide must accurately support your selected answers and may be verified, with documentation required if necessary. You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attest that all information provided is honest, accurate, and complete. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in termination of employment.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a current Nail Tech license?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of documented practical nail tech experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years of experience

05


Do you have teaching/training experience?

• Yes
• No

06


If yes, please describe your experience below.
07


Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft Office (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic - can create, edit, and save documents
• Intermediate - can use formulas, create presentations, manage calendars
• Advanced - can create templates, pivot tables, manage shared resources
• Expert - can train others, troubleshoot, and manage team workflows

08


This position requires employees to stand and walk for extended periods of time during their shift. Are you aware of and able to meet this physical requirement, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

10


Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including filling in when needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question