Get the Skills to Become a Professional Beauty Educator
18-Week* Beauty Educator Training Program in Brick, NJ
Created for Those Ready to Lead
Learn how to lead a classroom, create engaging learning experiences, evaluate student progress, and support future beauty professionals as they build their careers.
About Our Educator Training Program
What You'll Learn
Teaching Methodologies
Curriculum Design & Lesson Plan Development
Classroom Management Strategies
Student Evaluation & Measurement Techniques
Choose Your Path
Part-Time Program: Train on a schedule that works for you. Our flexible 35-week* option offers the same education in under 9 months*.
Both programs are available at the Brick location.
Is a Career in Cosmetology Education Right for You?
Take the Innovate Cosmetology Educator Training Readiness Quiz
Your Path to Becoming an Educator Starts Here
Are you a cosmetology graduate from Innovate? We offer full-tuition scholarships for educators, plus tuition waiver scholarships for our own grads.
Is a Rewarding Career in Cosmetology Education Right for You?
For immediate questions, please call 800-209-9982.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Innovate Salon Academy's Educator Training program is designed for licensed beauty professionals who want to transition into teaching. The curriculum goes beyond technical skills to build everything you need to run a classroom and shape the next generation of beauty professionals:
- Teaching methodologies — proven instructional strategies for beauty education settings
- Curriculum & lesson plan development — how to plan and deliver effective courses
- Classroom management — building a productive, supportive learning environment
- Student assessment — evaluating progress and measuring outcomes effectively
Graduates are prepared to meet New Jersey's requirements for licensed beauty school instructors.
This program is ideal for licensed beauty professionals who feel passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation. You may be a strong fit if you are:
- An experienced cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, or nail technician looking to advance your career
- Someone who wants to share your expertise and make a lasting impact on the industry
- A professional seeking a more stable, schedule-friendly alternative to salon work
- Ready to move from practitioner to educator
Innovate Salon Academy offers the Educator Training program at the Brick, NJ campus and is led by experienced instructors with real classroom experience. Students can choose the campus that best fits their schedule and commute.
Here's how to get started:
- Verify your eligibility — contact the admissions team to confirm your qualifications based on your current licensure and experience
- Complete your application — apply online at innovatesalonacademy.com/apply-now
- Connect with admissions at the Brick campus - (732) 451-3311
An admissions advisor will walk you through the next steps and answer any questions you have.
Yes — prospective students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit at the Brick location. During your visit you can:
- Tour the teaching facilities and classrooms
- Meet with current instructors and admissions staff
- Learn about the educator curriculum and program structure
- Discuss career opportunities in beauty education
- Ask questions about making the transition from salon professional to educator
This is a great opportunity to see where you'd be training and get a feel for the Innovate environment before enrolling.
