Cosmetology Instructor (Learning Leader)

paulmitchell; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Mitchell The School Columbus is seeking a qualified Cosmetology Instructor (Learning Leader) to join our family and guide Future Professionals in technical and guest service skills within the clinic classroom.

The ideal candidate has prior education and salon experience, a passion for teaching, and strong communication, mentoring, and teamwork abilities. This role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and a culture of growth.

Qualifications

• Instructing at a cosmetology school.
• Active cosmetology, barbering, esthetic, or nail and instructor license.
• Strong organizational, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience supervising, documenting, and ROI-focused work.
• Solid work history with verifiable references.

Responsibilities

• Educate, motivate, mentor, and coach Future Professionals in technical and guest service skills.
• Create extraordinary learning experiences in the clinic classroom using objective-based education, mini classes, and learning centers.
• Lead and supervise student activities, ensuring progress toward competencies.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a positive, growth-focused learning environment.

Skills

Cosmetology instruction

Teaching

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Cosmetology instructor license

Job description

Paul Mitchell The School Columbus is seeking a qualified Cosmetology Instructor (Learning Leader) to join our family! With over one hundred schools nation-wide, Paul Mitchell Schools is growing faster than ever. Our "One Size Fits All" and "Be Nice" culture creates a uniquely wonderful learning environment that attracts the most qualified staff team members who always put our Future Professionals first. Not only do we offer an education second to none, we also make time for personal and communal growth through opportunities such as FUNraising monthly team trainings, student clubs and activities, fashion shows, photo shoots and much more.

Cosmetology Instructor (Learning Leader)

Learning Leaders educate, motivate, mentor, and coach all Future Professionals in their technical and guest service skills and create extraordinary learning experiences in the clinic classroom using objective-based education (O.B.E.), mini classes, and learning centers.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have previous education and salon experience, as well as experience with Paul Mitchell products. He or she must have a passion for educating, motivating, mentoring, and coaching all Future Professionals and for inspiring and coaching Future Professionals in all clinic classroom systems. This position requires experience in positive and effective communication, soft skills, professional development skills, and teamwork.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Experience instructing at a cosmetology school
• Current cosmetology, barbering, esthetic, or nail and instructor license
• Excellent organization, coaching, and communication skills
• Skills in supervision, teamwork, documentation, and return on investment
• Solid work history with verifiable references
• Passion for the beauty industry
• Honesty and professionalism
• Knowledge in Paul Mitchell Schools' cultural and technical systems is preferred

Paul Mitchell The School Columbus is an equal opportunity employer.