Instructional Assistant - Esthetician

Only online applications, esthetician license, and certificate of completion will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey

This is a Promotional and Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Positions in this classification are part-time, 20 hours per week, 11 months/216 workdays per year.

The recruitment process will consist of a written and/or an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of March 30 - April 17, 2026 . Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Esthetician Program Instructor, assists in the instruction of esthetician students by presenting specialized educational materials to students enrolled in esthetician courses and reinforcing subject matter introduced by the instructor; performs clerical functions; administers and grades tests.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials, including setting up demonstrations, equipment, and supplies related to the esthetics field. E

Demonstrate methods, procedures, techniques, and proper use of materials and equipment required in providing esthetic services, including client care procedures and appropriate documentation. E

Tutor students individually or in small groups, reinforcing or following up on instruction provided by the instructor; explain esthetics-related concepts, principles, and terminology to students. E

Assist students in the proper use, sanitation, and maintenance of instruments and equipment related to the esthetician program. E

Assist in the administration and scoring of tests and class assignments. E

Answer questions presented by new esthetician program students. E

Perform a variety of general clerical duties, including typing, filing, maintaining attendance records, tracking student progress on appropriate forms and systems, and duplicating instructional materials. E

Operate office equipment such as computers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment, as well as esthetics-related instructional equipment; answer telephones and take messages as necessary. E

Assist in the inventory, organization, and maintenance of esthetician program equipment and supplies. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

Knowledge Of

Fundamentals of esthetics, including skincare treatments, facial techniques, and related services.

HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

Basic anatomy and physiology related to skin care.

Medical and esthetics-related terminology.

Nomenclature, use, and maintenance of instruments and equipment utilized in the esthetics field.

Procedures related to esthetic services and other basic wellness or personal care practices. Personal hygiene and sanitation standards for equipment, materials, and work areas.

Safety rules and correct procedures related to equipment use and client care.

Record-keeping techniques related to student performance and client services.

Technical aspects of the esthetics field.

Operation of assigned instructional and office equipment.

Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy. Needs of adult students.

Ability To

Communicate specialized esthetics-related information to students with varying levels of comprehension.

Learn and apply appropriate instructional techniques.

Identify and meet the needs of adult students.

Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, and maintaining accurate records. Print and write legibly.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Read and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Demonstrate Consistent Attendance As Required To Fulfill Job Duties.

Work confidentially and exercise discretion.

Operate instructional and office equipment.

Demonstrate intact short-term and long-term memory.

Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, friendliness, patience, and responsibility.

Be motivated to produce high-quality work.

Comprehend and follow directions. Maintain a work pace appropriate to the position.Any combination equivalent to: graduation from a California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC)–approved Esthetician program; six months of full-time experience working in a professional esthetics or skincare setting is desirable.

Licenses And Other Requirements

A valid California Esthetician license is required.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Instructional esthetics lab and classroom environment. Incumbents are required to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening hours.

Physical Abilities

Seeing to read and review assignments and to observe and correct student techniques during classroom and lab activities; hearing and speaking to provide assistance and information related to instructional activities; dexterity of hands and fingers to perform repetitive a variety of esthetic techniques and operate esthetics and office equipment; reaching to retrieve and file records; bending, leaning at the waist; kneeling; standing and walking for extended periods of time; and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Hazards

Chemical exposure; vulnerable to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), in direct contact with the public, students and district staff.