Educator

Description: Educators teach the theory and technical application of esthetics.

Place of Employment: Educators can teach esthetics in a public, vocational, industrial, or technical high school. With the necessary certification, private cosmetology and esthetics schools are also a viable option.

Preferred Skills/Common Duties: Taking some basic teacher-training courses; developing lesson plans, curriculum, worksheets, tests, and any other supplements to assist in teaching others; executing the topics in a clear and concise manner; and being able to demonstrate the practical tasks that an esthetician will have to perform.

Growth Opportunities: Teachers can become a part of many associations that will help develop their career. They can also advance within the school where they teach by becoming a team leader, department director, or school director.