Beauty School Careers
Cosmetology Instructor / Educator
The role of a cosmetology instructor/educator is very special as you have the power to mould the lives of your students. Cosmetology Instructor/Educator helps in training students about different methods and techniques applied in cosmetology. This is a very important role to play as you are educating potential cosmetologists in the fashion business. As a cosmetology instructor you not only teach about various aspects of cosmetology but you are making a difference in the lives of the students enrolled in the program.- After clearing your license examination, you can become a cosmetology instructor/educator. Most of the beauty schools prefer cosmetologists with 2-5 years experience in the beauty industry. After becoming an instructor, you will teach theory as well as conduct practical demonstrations.
- In order to become a cosmetology instructor/educator, you need practical and theoretical training of about 600-750 hours. Each beauty school has a different course work they follow but mostly you will learn:
- Preparatory training
- Theory
- Practical cosmetology
- Record keeping
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management.
- Being a cosmetology instructor can be a lot of fun. But you need a lot of traits in your character to really stand out as a good teacher so that students are willing to respect and learn from you. You need to maintain high level of professionalism at all times. You require being very articulate in the subject matter. Good management skills in the classroom can help you overcome any issues with the students. You have to maintain a steady pace by rolling the curriculum in the class. Some students may pick things quickly while some may require extra effort and patience. In short, you are not just a teacher but a complete role model for your students.
- The average salary of a cosmetology instructor ranges from $32,000 to $39,000. But this increases as you gain experience in the field.
- You not only teach students but also train them. You are involved in deciding about the school curriculum and policies. You also devise lesson plans for your classroom.
- Because of the variation in beauty techniques, you rarely teach the same course twice.
- Once you have become a cosmetology instructor/educator, you are not just bound to the classroom. You can explore several other options in the beauty industry such as Cosmetology school owner, Make-up artist, Platform artist, Industry representative and Educational consultant.
