Cosmetology Teacher Training in Arkansas

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311 South 16th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 782-5059
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Teacher Training
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Academy of Professional Cosmetology – Accredited

2600 West Hudson Road Suite A
Rogers, AR 72756

Arkansas Beauty College – Accredited

109 North Commerce Avenue
Russellville, AR 72801

Arkansas Beauty School – Accredited

8521 Geyer Springs Road 30
Little Rock, AR 72209

Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design

9100 Rodney Parham Suite 101
Little Rock, AR 72205

Arkansas State University

33500 U.S. 63
Marked Tree, AR 72365

Arkansas Technical School – Accredited

200 East Washington Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Arthur's Beauty College - Conway – Accredited

2320 Washington Avenue
Conway, AR 72032

Arthur's Beauty College - Jacksonville – Accredited

2600 John Harden Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076

Arthur's Beauty College - Jonesboro – Accredited

1903 Grant Avenue Suites K, L, M
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Benton Beauty Academy

920 Edison Avenue Suite 8
Benton, AR 72015

East Arkansas Community College

1700 Newcastle Road
Forrest City, AR 72335

Hot Springs Beauty College – Accredited

100 Cones Road Hot
Hot Springs, AR 71901

New Beginnings Beauty Academy – Accredited

1609 West 26th Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

New Tyler Barber College – Accredited

1221 Bishop Lindsey Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Northern Technical College – Accredited

22215 East Harding Suites 8 and 9
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas – Accredited

4156 North Steele Boulevard
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Paul Mitchell The School Little Rock – Accredited

4201 East McCain Boulevard North
Little Rock, AR 72117

Professional Cosmetology Education Center

460 North Washington Avenue
El Dorado, AR 71730

Searcy Beauty College – Accredited

1004 South Main Street
Searcy, AR 72143

Simpson Academy of Cosmetology

501 North First Street Suite B
Jacksonville, AR 72076

Southern Arkansas University Tech

6415 Spellman Road
Camden, AR 71711

The Salon Professional Academy - Sherwood – Accredited

13125 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR 72120

University of Arkansas Community College

2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72501

Washington Barber College – Accredited

5300 West 65th Street
Little Rock, AR 72209

How to Become a Cosmetology Teacher in Arkansas

Arkansas Cosmetology Teacher Training At a Glance
  • 600 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 2 years.
  • 0 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • Average salary for teacher training in Arkansas is $45,590.
  • There is a predicted 19.3% job increase between 2012 - 2022.

Think back to your time spent in cosmetology school - what made the biggest impression on you? Was it the materials you used, a technique you mastered, or a teacher who inspired your love of cosmetology and made you feel confident in your abilities? If you're like most students, the quality of your instruction and teaching was incredibly important to you. By becoming a cosmetology instructor in Arkansas, you can have a similar effect on students' lives and support the growth of the beauty industry.

Teacher training builds on the skills gained during cosmetology school and your beauty career to help you effectively communicate your knowledge and expertise to beauty students. If you are ready to explore this option, contact the beauty schools in Arkansas with instructor programs to learn more.

State License Requirements

600 Education Hours

Required to earn a teacher training license

To be eligible for a cosmetology instruction license in Arkansas, you must meet the standards of the Arkansas Department of Health. You must have completed 600 hours of cosmetology training, leading to a valid cosmetology license. From there, you can take the cosmetology instructor exam.

Education Details

Though no further instructor training is technically required in Arkansas, many who hope to get into teaching find it extremely helpful to complete a certificate or degree program in cosmetology instruction. Your curriculum may start with a look at the role that instructors play in the beauty field and what you should bring to the table. Your teacher may also cover important concepts of teaching that may help you better connect with students. Through your practicum courses, you can learn how to communicate with students and put your training to work.

License Renewal

2 Years

License renewal period

0 Hours

Continuing education required

In Arkansas, you will renew your cosmetology instructor license every year by your birthday, and pay an $80 fee. This will be handled by the Arkansas Department of Health, and you can submit your application online. Although you will not be required to take continuing education courses in the state of Arkansas, we highly recommend looking for ways to keep up on the latest trends and skills your clients will want. That's why it's important to talk with schools that teach these programs to see how teachers stay connected.

Arkansas Teacher Training Careers

$45,590 

Average yearly salary for teacher training in Arkansas

Across the country, the job outlook for beauty instructors and other vocational teachers is quite positive. However, it's especially promising in Arkansas. In the years between 2012 and 2022, O*Net anticipates a 28% increase in vocational teaching job openings in Arkansas. This job growth rate is over two times higher than the national average, possibly leading to nearly 50 new job openings per year (O*Net, 2012). You may earn a fairly wide range of salaries as a cosmetology instructor in Arkansas. Quite a bit depends on how much experience you have in the field and which cosmetology school you work for. Across Arkansas, the average salary for a cosmetology instructor is $39,400 per year (O*Net, 2013). The more specialized skills you have to offer an employer, the more leverage you may have in getting a higher salary. Additionally, high-end schools may pay instructors more than other schools. Consider building up your skills in different areas of cosmetology as you work toward becoming an instructor.

Though you do need strong cosmetology skills to begin working as a beauty school instructor in Arkansas, this job has an entirely different set of requirements and expectations than those that come with a cosmetology career. You must be dedicated to the success of your students, as they are looking to you for encouragement in the field and for tips for success. As a result, your teaching and communication skills may be even more important than your beauty skills. Students from all different walks of life come to beauty school, and you need to be able to teach and empower all of them. In addition to teaching your skills how to use different hairstyling tools and communicate with clients, you may prepare them for the business aspects of cosmetology.

The Daily Tribune reports that nearby cosmetology schools prepare students for their new careers by teaching them accounting, small business management, and employer communication. It's important to realize how important your chosen career is in the field of cosmetology. As an instructor, you are responsible for training the next generation of cosmetologists, teaching them how to keep customers happy, and influencing the trends that will hit the mainstream in years to come.

Contact the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology

Arkansas Department of Health
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