Esthetician Program Development Consultant

About Us

Career First Institute is a healthcare workforce development school in Lorton, Virginia, preparing students for hands-on careers in healthcare. We are expanding our offerings and want to launch a new esthetician program. We're looking for an experienced consultant to guide us from concept to enrollment.

The Role

We need an esthetician program development consultant to help us design, document, and launch a compliant, career-focused esthetician program. You will be our subject-matter expert and guide for the entire process, from initial planning through approval and launch readiness.

Responsibilities

• Guide us through the end-to-end process of establishing an esthetician program in Virginia
• Advise on state licensing and regulatory requirements, including Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (DPOR) school and instructor requirements
• Design a full esthetician curriculum aligned with state licensure hour requirements and board exam content
• Develop course outlines, learning objectives, lesson plans, practical skills checklists, grading criteria, and assessment methods
• Define program structure: total hours, theory vs. clinical/practical breakdown, schedule options, and attendance policies
• Recommend equipment, supplies, and treatment room/classroom setup for a compliant esthetics lab
• Advise on instructor qualifications, hiring, and licensing requirements
• Help prepare application materials and catalog/curriculum documentation for regulatory and accreditation approval
• Support development of admissions criteria, student handbook policies, and a clinic/student services floor policy
• Provide guidance on sanitation, infection control, and safety standards
• Advise on program launch timeline, enrollment strategy, and milestones

Qualifications

Required

• Active Virginia esthetician license (or equivalent licensure with deep knowledge of Virginia requirements)
• Experience teaching esthetics or working as a program director, school owner, or instructional designer in a licensed beauty or esthetics school
• Hands-on experience developing curriculum and training materials
• Strong knowledge of esthetics theory and practice (skin analysis, facials, hair removal, makeup, advanced modalities, sanitation, and state law)
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills

Preferred

• Experience with the Virginia DPOR licensing/approval process for new schools or programs
• Experience with SCHEV or other postsecondary program approval processes
• Master Esthetician license or advanced credentials
• Prior experience launching a new program from scratch
• Familiarity with career and technical education or adult learners

Engagement Details

• Type: Independent contractor, project-based
• Location: Lorton, VA (hybrid, with remote work and periodic on-site meetings)
• Duration: Estimated [3-6] months, with possible extension

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of relevant program development or curriculum experience. If available, include examples of curricula, program launches, or school approvals you've contributed to.

Career First Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: From $26.98 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lorton, VA 22079