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INS-COS-01 Cosmetology Instructor Part-time · Hybrid1,500-hour program · Forestville
The work
MIAA Beauty Institute is seeking a passionate, experienced Cosmetology Instructor committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of cosmetologists. You'll teach both theory and practical instruction, supervise the clinic floor, and coach students toward licensure and a real career.
Instruction is hybrid: students complete theory through our online learning platform while you lead scheduled in-person practicals. The role is part-time with potential for additional hours. We're looking for someone patient, encouraging, and student-focused — an excellent communicator and demonstrator who thrives in a fast-paced classroom and holds a high bar for academic and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Teach theory and practical cosmetology instruction
- Supervise clinic floor activities
- Monitor student progress and provide coaching
- Maintain accurate attendance and academic records
- Ensure compliance with Maryland regulations and school policies
- Create an engaging, positive, and professional learning environment
- Participate in faculty meetings and professional development
Minimum qualifications
- Active Maryland Senior Cosmetologist license in good standing
- Three or more years of recent professional cosmetology experience in a reputable salon, spa, or beauty institution
- Strong knowledge of haircutting, coloring, chemical services, texture services, sanitation, infection control, and Maryland State Board regulations
- Comfortable using technology in a hybrid learning environment
- Reliable transportation and the ability to report to campus as scheduled
Preferred
- Teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience
- Prior work in a beauty school or educational environment
- Curriculum development, lesson planning, and student evaluation experience
- Experience with online learning platforms
- Advanced certifications
INS-EST-01 Esthetics Instructor Part-time · Hybrid600-hour program · Forestville & Suitland
The work
MIAA Beauty Institute is seeking a passionate, experienced Esthetics Instructor to help develop the next generation of estheticians through excellence in education, mentorship, and hands-on training. You'll deliver theory and practical instruction and supervise students during clinical services.
Instruction is hybrid: students complete theory through our online learning platform while you lead scheduled in-person practicals. The role is part-time with potential for additional hours. We're looking for someone friendly and approachable, energetic and encouraging, organized under pressure, and precise about sanitation, infection control, and scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging theory and practical instruction
- Supervise students during clinical services and practical training
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate attendance and student records
- Ensure compliance with Maryland regulations, sanitation standards, and school policies
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
Minimum qualifications
- Active Maryland Esthetician (Limited Esthetician) license in good standing
- Two or more years of recent professional esthetics experience in a reputable spa, medical spa, salon, or beauty institution
- Strong knowledge of sanitation, infection control, Maryland State Board regulations, and industry best practices
- Proficient with basic computer technology and comfortable in a hybrid learning environment
- Reliable transportation and the ability to report to campus as scheduled
Preferred
- Teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience
- Student instruction in a beauty school or educational setting
- Experience developing lesson plans, practical demonstrations, and student assessments
- Experience with online learning platforms or learning management systems
- Continuing education certifications or advanced esthetics training
INS-NAI-01 Nail Technology Instructor Part-time · Hybrid300-hour program · Forestville & Suitland
The work
MIAA Beauty Institute is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nail Technology Instructor to inspire and prepare future licensed nail technicians. You'll teach manicuring, pedicuring, enhancements, and nail artistry, demonstrate services, and supervise student practice.
Instruction is hybrid: students complete theory through our online learning platform while you lead scheduled in-person practicals. The role is part-time with potential for additional hours. We're looking for someone creative and detail-oriented, patient with beginners, dependable, and dedicated to a high standard of finished work.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging theory and practical instruction
- Demonstrate nail services and supervise student practice
- Evaluate student progress and provide feedback
- Maintain accurate attendance and student records
- Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and Maryland regulations
- Foster a supportive and professional classroom environment
Minimum qualifications
- Active Maryland Nail Technician license in good standing
- Two or more years of recent professional nail technology experience in a reputable salon, spa, or nail studio
- Strong knowledge of manicuring, pedicuring, nail enhancements, nail artistry, sanitation, infection control, and Maryland State Board regulations
- Comfortable using technology in a hybrid educational environment
- Reliable transportation and the ability to report to campus as scheduled
Preferred
- Teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience
- Experience in a beauty school or instructional setting
- Experience developing lesson plans and student assessments
- Familiarity with online learning platforms
- Continuing education or advanced nail certifications
INS-LSH-01 Lash Extension Instructor Part-time · Hybrid100-hour program · Forestville & Suitland
The work
MIAA Beauty Institute is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Lash Extension Instructor to provide exceptional education and hands-on training for aspiring lash artists. You'll teach classic, hybrid, and volume application, supervise student practice, and evaluate performance against a professional standard.
Instruction is hybrid: students complete theory through our online learning platform while you lead scheduled in-person practicals. The role is part-time with potential for additional hours. This is a short, intensive program, so every session counts. We're looking for someone detail-oriented and encouraging, with excellent communication skills and meticulous sanitation and eye-safety practice.
Responsibilities
- Teach theory and practical lash application techniques
- Supervise student practice and evaluate performance
- Provide coaching and constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate attendance and academic records
- Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and school policies
- Foster a positive, engaging learning environment
Minimum qualifications
- Active Maryland license qualifying you to teach lash extension services, in accordance with Maryland regulations
- Two or more years of recent professional lash extension experience in a reputable salon, spa, lash studio, or beauty institution
- Strong knowledge of classic, hybrid, and volume lash application, client consultation, sanitation, infection control, and Maryland regulations
- Comfortable working in a hybrid educational environment
- Reliable transportation and the ability to report to campus as scheduled
Preferred
- Teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience
- Experience in a beauty school or educational setting
- Experience developing educational materials
- Experience using online learning platforms
- Advanced lash certifications and continuing education
OPS-MGR-01 Operations Manager Full-time · On-siteForestville & Suitland
The work
You own the day-to-day running of the school: the enrollment pipeline from first inquiry through signed agreement, the master schedule, student records and clock-hour reporting, front-desk and clinic readiness, vendor and supply coordination, and the weekly numbers leadership uses to make decisions.
You'll supervise the operations assistants at both campuses and be accountable for whether processes are actually followed. This is a manager role, not a senior assistant role. We're looking for someone who closes gaps without being asked and is comfortable being the person the answer comes from.
Responsibilities
- Manage the inquiry-to-enrollment pipeline and follow-up cadence
- Own the master schedule across programs and campuses
- Oversee student records, attendance, and clock-hour reporting accuracy
- Supervise, train, and schedule operations assistants
- Coordinate vendors, supplies, and campus readiness
- Report weekly on enrollment, retention, and operational metrics
- Uphold school policy and regulatory documentation standards
Minimum qualifications
- Three or more years in operations, administration, or program management
- Direct supervisory experience — you've managed people, not just tasks
- CRM fluency; experience with GoHighLevel or a comparable platform is a strong plus
- Genuine care for accurate records and documented process
- Confident written communication with students, parents, staff, and vendors
- Reliable transportation between the Forestville and Suitland campuses
Preferred
- Experience in education, licensing, or another regulated environment
- Experience building or maintaining standard operating procedures
- Comfort with reporting, dashboards, and spreadsheet analysis
OPS-AST-01 Operations Assistant Campus support · On-siteForestville & Suitland
The work
You are the first person a prospective student meets and the person who keeps the campus running smoothly. You'll answer inquiries and route them into the pipeline, greet students and clinic guests, support scheduling and attendance, maintain supplies and inventory, and keep classrooms and clinic spaces ready for instruction.
You'll support student records under the supervision of the Operations Manager. Release of student records and completion of any verification or attestation is handled by authorized staff only, and we'll train you on exactly where that line sits.
Responsibilities
- Answer calls, messages, and walk-in inquiries and log them in the CRM
- Greet students, guests, and clinic clients professionally
- Support scheduling, attendance capture, and appointment booking
- Maintain supplies, inventory, and campus readiness
- Provide clerical support to instructors and the Operations Manager
- Protect the confidentiality of all student information
Minimum qualifications
- One or more years in front desk, customer service, or administrative support
- Warm, professional phone and written communication
- Organization under interruption — this is a busy front desk
- Discretion with confidential student information
- Comfort with email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and a CRM
- Dependability on a set schedule
Preferred
- Experience in a school, salon, spa, or medical office setting
- Familiarity with GoHighLevel or a comparable CRM
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Tell us what you do and how you price it.
We work with independent professionals and small firms to support marketing, events, technology, media, and the back office. If your service fits a category below — or one we haven't listed — send us a proposal. We review submissions on a rolling basis and reach out when there's a fit.
Social media & content
Channel management, content calendars, short-form video, community response.
Event planning & production
Summits, graduations, open houses, showcases — logistics, vendors, run of show.
Technical & IT support
Networks, hardware, POS and kiosk systems, accounts, troubleshooting, security.
Photography & videography
Campus and media days, student work, testimonials, recruitment footage.
Graphic design & print
Collateral, signage, branded materials, campus wayfinding, print production.
Web development
Site builds, landing pages, integrations, analytics, accessibility fixes.
Guest Instructors & Master Classes
Licensed professionals teaching a single session, technique demo, or specialty topic to a cohort.
Grant writing & fund development
Prospect research, proposals, and reporting for our scholarship fund.
Bookkeeping & back office
Reconciliation, payables, reporting support, and administrative services.
Facilities & maintenance
Build-out trades, repairs, cleaning, equipment service across both campuses.
Professional services
Consulting, training, compliance, and specialized support for a licensed school.
Something else
If it serves students, staff, or the school's growth, we'll read the proposal.
What to include
- Business name, contact, and website or portfolio
- A short capability summary — what you do and who you've done it for
- Proposed scope of work for MIAA
- Pricing, ideally broken into defined milestones or deliverables
- Timeline and availability
- Two references from comparable engagements
How we contract
- Selected partners sign MIAA's standard independent contractor agreement
- Work is scoped and paid by milestone, not open-ended retainer, unless agreed otherwise
- Deliverables created for MIAA are work made for hire
- A current W-9 is required before first payment
- Proof of insurance is required for on-site work
- Certified minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to say so
Our hiring practices
What every applicant should know
Equal opportunity
MIAA Beauty Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to complete an application or participate in an interview, let us know and we will work with you. Requests are handled privately and do not affect how your application is considered.
Verification and screening
Offers for positions with student contact are contingent on verification of professional licensure and completion of background screening consistent with our policies and applicable Maryland law. We enroll students aged 16 and older, and all staff are held to our standards for professional conduct with students.
What happens next
You'll receive confirmation that your submission was received. If your background matches a current opening, a member of our team will reach out to schedule a conversation. Resumes we can't place immediately stay on file for future consideration.