Teaching requires more than just knowledge. It also requires patience and good communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the subject matter and the pedagogical process. Cosmetology instructors are experienced hairstylists and beauty experts who have worked professionally as cosmetologists for a year or longer and have received several hundred additional hours of training in teaching. Some instructors have worked in the beauty industry for decades.
Cosmetology Instructor Training and Licensing
Most states require cosmetologist to have at least one year of professional experience working as a licensed cosmetologist before enrolling in an instructor training program. In order to earn a cosmetology instructor's license you must complete a 500- to 750-hour training program and pass a rigorous written and practical exam. Classes in a typical cosmetologistr training program include characteristics of teaching cosmetology, planning effective cosmetology instruction, interactive lecturing, testing and evaluation and maintaining a positive, inclusive class environment.
Training programs are usually found at the same academic institutions that offer cosmetology operator training, including vocational schools, community colleges and at a number of online learning organizations. Most programs can be completed in six to 12 months.
Continuing Education
Nearly all states require cosmetologist to undertake a specific number of hours for professional continuing education for license renewal. Tennessee, for example, requires 16 hours of continuing education every two years in order renewing your cosmetology instructor license.
Pay and Prospects
Cosmetologist who are also certified teachers and work in public schools get paid quite a bit more than cosmetologists employed in the private sector. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, certified cosmetologist earned a median salary of $57,140 in 2012. According to Payscale, cosmetology instructors employed by cosmetology schools earned a median salary of $36,506 in 2012, which adds up to around $29,500 annually. That means certified teachers earned almost 60 percent more than others. Most, but not all, full-time cosmetology instructors receive some benefits, often including paid vacation and/or paying some of your health insurance premium.
The job outlook for cosmetology instructors is a mixed bag. There is a growing demand for beauty services and cosmetologists in general across the country, so there will certainly be some continuing demand for cosmetology instructors. However, the beauty industry has seen a lot of new professionals joining its ranks over the last few years, so the demand for cosmetology instructors is likely to be a little soft for the next few years. Demographic factors are also working against the higher-paid certified teacher cosmetology instructors, as the baby boomer generation ages and many schools are being closed across the country. The BLS projects little to no growth for this occupation, compared to 14 percent growth across all occupations through 2020.
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