COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR<br><br>This is a person who is licensed as a cosmetologist and is certified with the board as a cosmetology instructor. The person may not practice cosmetology as a profession within a school setting, but may practice as a cosmetologist elsewhere.<br><br>PROSPECTIVE: <br>A school of cosmetology must have at least one certified instructor, and must have at least one certified instructor for each junior instructor. A certified instructor must be on the premises whenever a cosmetology school (including public high school or state vocational technical school offering cosmetology courses) is in operation. <br><br>REQUIREMENTS: <br>Hold a valid license as a cosmetologist, and meet educational and experience requirements. <br><br>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be a high school graduate or possess a graduate equivalency diploma (G.E.D) AND EITHER Complete a board-approved course in instructor training of at least 300 hours within a period of six months as an instructor trainee OR Complete service as a junior instructor for a minimum of one year. (A junior instructor holds a valid cosmetologist's license and engages in a course of training in practice teaching in a school under the personal supervision of a licensed instructor for at most three years.) <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: <br>Written and practical (consists of lesson plan) examination. Total included with Cosmetologist.
