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Explore Our Esthiology and Cosmetology Instructor Program Curriculum

At ºÚÁÏרÇø, our beauty educator programs help you prepare for a new stage in your career. Students will learn how to train aspiring beauty professionals in every aspect of the beauty industry. The program is 350 hours (126 hours of distance education) and is composed of five sections to provide in-depth training. These five sections are:

Arizona State Rules and Regulations

The first section is composed of 80 hours focused on Arizona state rules and regulations. Students will review the Arizona statutes and rules regarding cosmetology and esthiology and how to practice in alignment with them. This section also helps students prepare for the Arizona instructor examination.

Curriculum Development

The second section in our educator program is 100 hours of curriculum development, which teaches students how to create theory and practical lesson plans and how to present them to classes. It also focuses on cosmetology and esthiology arts and how to teach them with different methods and to students of diverse backgrounds. Aspiring educators also learn ways to effectively communicate with students, maintain time management skills, and develop and use educational aids.

Classroom and Clinic Oversight

The third curriculum section is 100 hours of classroom and clinic oversight. This section teaches how to manage classrooms, present lessons, interact with guests in the clinic, and coach students in the clinic. It also provides clinic floor training and in-depth information on Aveda culture.

Please note:ÌýEsthiology Educator Students may not provide checks until 80 hours of basic instructor training is reached.

Professional Development

The next section is focused on professional development and is 30 hours. Students will read and study FranklinCovey™s TheÌý7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleÌýto help them understand what it takes to be a professional and a leader. They will also learn about interpersonal skills and additional leadership techniques.

Educator Certification

The final section of our educator curriculum is 40 hours focused on educator certification. This section teaches educators how to prepare for the Arizona State Board Theory and Practical Competency exams they must pass to become licensed. Future educators also get the chance to become Aveda Certified Spa Educators.

Our educator curriculum help prepare future educators with the classroom and clinical training necessary to pass their competency exams and become officially licensed to teach others in the state of Arizona. For more information on the educator program curriculum, browse our course catalogÌýtoday.

What Does a Beauty Educator Do?

Beauty educators are licensed instructors who teach aspiring cosmetologists and estheticians how to perform beauty services effectively and efficiently. Beauty educators can be licensed to teach cosmetology, esthiology, or both. They have deep knowledge and experience of the professions and help pass their skills onto the next generation. Typical responsibilities of a beauty educator or instructor include:

• Creating lesson plans and assignments
• Teaching lessons on cosmetology, hairstyling, hair design, skin care, etc.
• Demonstrating proper techniques and how to use equipment
• Assessing students™ work and providing suggestions
• Following and teaching safety and sanitation procedures
• Building classroom culture and a positive learning environment
• Mentoring students and answering their questions
• Showcasing classroom and clinic floor management skills
• Supervising students performing beauty services in clinics

Beauty educators have a lot of responsibilities. If you™re interested in performing these job duties to enhance the next generation of beauty professionals, consider becoming a beauty educator at ºÚÁÏרÇø.