Cosmetology Instructor

Position Summary

The Cosmetology Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging laboratory and clinic instruction that prepares students for successful careers in cosmetology. This role provides hands-on technical training, evaluates student progress, promotes professionalism, and fosters a positive learning environment that supports student success and career readiness.

At Milan Institute, our instructors are more than educators - they are mentors who prepare students for successful careers by combining technical expertise with encouragement, accountability, and real-world experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver laboratory and clinic instruction in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Teach cosmetology safety, sanitation, infection control, and state board requirements.
• Demonstrate haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, chemical texture services, skincare, nail care, makeup application, and other cosmetology techniques.
• Supervise students while performing services in the student salon and provide coaching to develop technical skills and professionalism.
• Evaluate student performance through practical assessments, assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student progress records.
• Prepare students for state licensure examinations and successful employment in the beauty industry.
• Foster professionalism, customer service, communication, and workplace readiness.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary instructional environment.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, state board regulations, and safety requirements.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, student activities, and campus events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Cosmetology License in the state of employment.
• Current Cosmetology Instructor License where required by state law.
• Minimum of three years of professional cosmetology experience.
• Strong knowledge of haircutting, styling, chemical services, skincare, nail care, sanitation, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future professionals.

Preferred

• Previous instructional, training, or mentoring experience.
• Experience in career, vocational, or postsecondary education.
• Experience preparing students for state licensure examinations.

Core Competencies

• Student Focus
• Instruction & Coaching
• Technical Expertise
• Communication
• Classroom Management
• Professionalism
• Organization & Time Management
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Continuous Learning

Requirements

Required

• Current Cosmetology License in the state of employment.
• Current Cosmetology Instructor License where required by state law.
• Minimum of three years of professional cosmetology experience.
• Strong knowledge of haircutting, styling, chemical services, skincare, nail care, sanitation, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future professionals.

Preferred

• Previous instructional, training, or mentoring experience.
• Experience in career, vocational, or postsecondary education.
• Experience preparing students for state licensure examinations.