Also called: Secondary Art Teacher, Visual Arts Teacher
Teaches drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, and design to high school students.
An art teacher sets up still lifes, demos techniques, and walks around giving feedback while students work. They run AP Art classes, prep student portfolios, and organize art shows. Cleaning up clay and paint is part of the job.
Based on BLS secondary school teachers, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in art education plus state teaching license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art Education, Studio Art, Fine Arts.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Little change projected; art positions depend on school budgets.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps plan lessons and grade; hands-on studio teaching and mentoring teens stay human.
Classes: AP Studio Art, Ceramics or photography, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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