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Do you have a deep passion for the future of the beauty industry? You can impact future cosmetologists and estheticians by training to become a beauty school instructor. The 600-hour instructor training program at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City prepares students to teach in a cosmetology school. The student must already hold a current Missouri State license for cosmetology or esthetics.
During the instructor training program, students can learn teaching principles, psychology, how to plan lessons, how to motivate students, classroom training techniques, and practical teaching techniques. Our program meets Missouri state requirements, so students can go on to become professional instructors in the beauty field in which they hold a license. If this sounds like something you are interested in, we encourage you to schedule a tour of our Kansas City school and learn more about enrollment.

Instructor training start dates coincide with the program if you already have a license. For example, if you are planning on teaching esthetics, your instructor training will begin at the same time as our normal esthetics program.
Cosmetology Start Dates Full-Time (Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
2026: December 14
2027: March 8, May 17, July 26, October 4, December 13
Esthetics Start Dates Full-Time (Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
2026: October 19, December 14
2027: February 22, April 19, June 14, August 9, October 4, November 29
Tuition: $7,460 + $186 Kit = $7,646 Total Tuition
If you’re eager to embark on a journey into the world of instructor training at SSAKC, we encourage you to start with a campus tour. To schedule a tour, you can book online, send us a text, or give us a call at 816-491-2568. You can also reach out to us via email.
Ready to enroll? Here are the key requirements:
As your first step, we recommend scheduling a campus tour, which you can do by filling out the form, or by calling or texting us. Our admissions team is always here to assist with any questions or guidance you may need!
815 West 23rd St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 252-4247
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Monday-Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm
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