MCB Instructor

(600 Hours) This course is designed to prepare a licensed cosmetologist to teach all phases of the basic cosmetology curriculum in a licensed school.

Applicants must have an active cosmetology license to enter this training program.

Theoretical concepts
Demonstrate practical clinical procedures by first assisting a licensed instructor in the classroom and then completing 130 hours of practice teaching in a classroom
Student is taught employability skills and given a review of the cosmetology curriculum.
Student is prepared for the state licensing exam for cosmetology instructors

Instructors must:

Pass the state practical and written exam prior to being issued a cosmetology instructor license
Stand for most of their working hours
Work with their hands giving practical demonstrations
Not be allergic to the chemicals they use in their work
Plan lessons, grade and counsel students
Be able to communicate well and should get along with people

Employment opportunities for the licensed Instructor:

Schools where they teach cosmetology, nail technology and esthetics
Proprietary, vocational and technical schools
Opportunities may be either full or part time
Earnings increase with experience and vary from one region of the country to another