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Instructor Training
Inspire Aspiring Beauty Professionals
If you enjoy sharing your ideas, knowledge and love of beauty, then an instructor position may be right for you! Imparting your expertise and motivating others for their own success can be an extremely gratifying path. We’ll give you the tools and know-how you need to become an instructor of Cosmetology & Hairstyling in the State of New Jersey.
Eligibility for the NJ State Instructor’s License
Each applicant must meet the following criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma, or its equivalent
- Hold a valid NJ Cosmetology/Hairstyling license
- Obtain a notarized statement of six months of work experience in all phases of Cosmetology
- 500 hours of an ‘Instructor Training’ course
- 30 clock hours in a ‘Methods of Teaching’ course, conducted by a college approved by the State Board of Higher Education
- Show a physician’s statement proving they are free from any evidence of communicable disease
- Successfully pass an examination conducted by the State Board
Course Curriculum
| Instructor Training Curriculum Details | Theory | Practice | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Shop Operations and State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Decontamination & Infection Control | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Facials, Massage, Skin Care, Makeup, Depilatory, Eyebrow Arching, Shaving | 15 | 65 | 80 |
| Shampooing & Temporary Rinses | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Hair & Scalp Treatments, Reconditioning Treatments | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Hair & Basic Layer & Clipper Cut (Razor, Scissors, Thinning Shears, Tapering) | 10 | 30 | 40 |
| Hairstyling (Pin Curls, Finger Waving & Blow Waving) | 10 | 30 | 40 |
| Hair Tinting & Bleaching (Frosting, Tipping & Streaks) | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Permanent Waving | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Chemical Relaxing & Pressing, Thermal Curling & Waving | 10 | 25 | 35 |
| Manicuring & Pedicuring | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Chemistry Relating to Cosmetology | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Teaching Methods | 40 | 150 | 190 |
| Motivation & Learning | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Testing | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Teacher Preparation | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Instruction Evaluation | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Classroom Management | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 220 | 380 | 600 |
Course Schedules
We offer part-time schedules, so you can achieve an education while managing your other responsibilities.
| Schedule Type | Days | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time | Monday through Thursday | 9 AM – 2 PM | 34 Weeks |
| Part-Time | Monday through Friday | 9 AM– 2 PM | 26 Weeks |