Teach the Next Generation of Barbers, Estheticians, and Hair Stylists as an instructor with our Teacher Training Programs

You’ve spent years honing your craft and working directly with guests as a licensed barber, esthetician, or hairstylist. However, maybe you’re ready to take the next step in your career and you want to share your creative talents with the next generation of beauty professionals. With the Teacher Training Courses offered at Pivot Point Academy in Bloomingdale, IL, you can start your journey towards becoming a leading instructor in your field.

Why Become an Instructor?

Once you’ve reached a certain level in your career, you may have a desire to share your skills and knowledge with others. Perhaps you are even serving as a mentor to younger barbers, estheticians, or stylists in your salon, spa, or shop already, and you want to focus your career on this mentorship role. Becoming a licensed barber, cosmetology or esthetic educator can also provide you with greater career stability and growth opportunities. There are many beauty schools out there, and lots of them are actively seeking licensed, talented instructors who can help develop the next generation of stylists, skincare professionals, and barbers.

You also don’t have to give up the things you love about your current role in the beauty industry to become an instructor. For example, if you are passionate about helping guests feel great about themselves with great services, like a haircut, coloring, facials, you can still look forward to those positive guest interactions while supervising students on the student barber clinic or student salon and spa. However, you’ll also enjoy seeing up-and-coming beauty professionals find their own talents and creative visions as you guide them with the right technical skills and career training.

Which Instructor Program Is Right for You?

Here at Pivot Point Academy, we offer three Teacher Training programs for licensed professionals: Teacher Training (Cosmetology), Barber Teacher Training, Teacher Training Esthetic All emphasize curriculum designed to develop well-informed instructors with a foundation of basic teaching methods along with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. These are hybrid programs consisting of classroom and some distance learning.

Pivot Point Academy is offering the following NACCAS approved Teacher Training Courses:

• 500 Clock Hour

Students can expect to complete the 500 Clock Hour Programs in approximately 4-9 months depending on selected schedule if they are in satisfactory academic progress. Title IV funds are not available for the 500 Clock Hour Teacher Training Courses.

• Teacher Training Barber
• Teacher Training (Cosmetology)
• Teacher Training Esthetics
• 750 Clock Hour

Students can expect to complete the 750 Clock hour program in approximately 9-12 months depending on selected schedule if they are in satisfactory academic progress.

• Teacher Training Esthetics
• 1000 Clock Hour

Students can expect to complete the 1000 clock hour program in approximately 12-18 months depending on selected schedule if they are in satisfactory academic progress.

• Teacher Training Barber
• Teacher Training (Cosmetology)

Additional requirements and regulations may apply specifically for 500 Clock Hour Teacher Training courses for Barber, Cosmetology, and Esthetics. You will find them in the section of the specific program.

Teacher Training (Cosmetology)

With the  Teacher Training program, you will learn to help students master skills in hairstyling, manicuring, skincare, and makeup application.

In addition to the general admissions requirements, applicants must be currently licensed, cosmetologist or esthetician. Proof of active license is required.  To qualify for the 500 Clock Hour Program, applicants must have at least two years of practical experience as a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician within 5 years preceding the examination.

In the state of Illinois, cosmetology teachers may also teach esthetics and/or nail technology provided they have demonstrated skills in these areas.

Teacher Training Barber

Our Teacher Training Barber program is a new offering here at Pivot Point Academy. This exclusive program is geared towards licensed barbers who aspire to be top instructors in their field and inspire future professionals.

In addition to the general admissions requirements, applicants must be currently licensed, barber or cosmetologist. Proof of active license is required. To qualify for the 500 Clock Hour Program, applicants must have at least three years of practical experience as a licensed barber within 5 years preceding the examination.

Teacher Training Esthetics

Our Teacher Training Esthetic program is a new offering here at Pivot Point Academy. This exclusive program is for licensed estheticians and cosmetologists who want to add an additional qualification in the field of teaching and skin care.

In addition to the general admissions requirements, applicants must be currently licensed estheticians or cosmetologists. Proof of active license is required. For our 500 Clock Hour Program, applicants must have at least two years of practical experience as a licensed professional in the field of study within 5 years preceding the examination.
In the state of Illinois, esthetics teachers may also teach cosmetology and/or nail technology provided they have demonstrated skills in these areas.

What Are the Benefits of Pivot Point Instructor Training?

Pivot Point Academy is proud to feature Pivot Point’s Mindful Teaching™ curriculum, which is known throughout the beauty industry as a leading model for beauty professional instructor training. In addition, Pivot Point curriculum emphasizes current, modern methodologies and tools to ensure that future instructors are prepared to adapt to an evolving industry. Teacher Training Courses also include business and social media training, so instructors are prepared to not only share their technical styling skills but also build business savvy in their future students.

Instructor training for barbers,  cosmetologists, and estheticians is delivered in two phases. During the first phase, students will work through seven modules: Mindful Teaching™, Brain Basics, and Learning, Preparing to Teach, Classroom Management, Instructional Methods, Assessing Learner Progress, and The Art of Teaching. These are paired with instruction covering Illinois state licensing requirements and business methods. In the second phase, students will intern under the direction of licensed instructors serving in a student-teacher role both in the classroom and student spa or salon/barber clinic. For students enrolled in the 1000-hour program, there will be an additional phase of continued interning and instructor development.

How Can You Get Started with Instructor Training?

There are start dates available for Teacher Training Courses year-round, so you can get started with your education when you are ready. Financial aid and scholarships for instructor training are available for those who qualify. Course schedules are flexible, so you may continue working as you further your education.

If you’re ready to take the next step with your barbering career, contact Pivot Point Academy for a campus tour where you can get more information about our programs, financial aid, scholarships, and more. Book a tour online or give us a call at 847-985-4321 to connect with our Admissions team.