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What It Takes to Become an Art High School Teacher

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an art high school teacher? The video provides an overview of the job and the qualifications required to get it.

High school art teachers use paint, colored pencils, crayons, and other materials to educate students in the visual arts. They may teach subjects as varied as sculpture and computer graphic design to painting and art history.


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To qualify as a high school art teacher, you must have a bachelor’s degree. Most art teachers have a degree in fine arts, art history, or a related subject. Taking a degree in art education or earning a certificate in grade-level specific education can also make you competitive for such a job.

You must also have a teacher’s license before you can teach in a high school. The requirements vary depending on the state you live in. In most instances, you will need to go through a teacher course and pass an exam in art education. In some states, you will need to spend a certain number of hours teaching under the supervision of a qualified teacher before you receive the license. Now you know what it takes to become an art high school teacher.