Also called: Visual arts teacher
Teaches drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and digital art in K-12 schools.
Art teachers set up projects, manage messy supplies, teach techniques and art history, and hang student shows. Elementary art teachers may see every kid in the school each week.
Based on BLS elementary and secondary teachers.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree, a teacher-prep program, student teaching, and a state teaching license; alternative certification routes let career-changers teach while finishing licensure.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art Education, Fine Arts.
Growing slowly. Tied to arts funding.
Low risk for 10 years. AI image tools become part of the curriculum; teaching technique, managing clay and paint, and mentoring young artists stay human.
Classes: AP Art and Design, Ceramics or drawing, AP Art History.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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