is it so hard to get hired as art teacher? (public school)?
Asked by michelle kI'm thinking about transferring to CSULB (major in art education, specializing in sculpture), so that I can become Art teacher at any k-12 public school. But my parents complain about it. Even though there is teacher shortage, that's only for science and math.. They say that art teachers don't get hired easily at safe and good school.. because so many artists try to become art teacher for earning money,, there will be enough vacancies to become a teacher. Actaully even though I will go to college in california, I want to become an art teacher at manhattan, new york city.. But I heard that art teachers in manhattan are harder to get hired....since there are so many excellent artists.. They want me to go to professional art school such as art center, otis to major in interior design or animation. But I just want to become an art teacher.. is it true that art teachers are really hard to get hired?
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Answered by ukjen82
I think the key is that if you are passionate about teaching art, go for it. I had no problem getting a job because I made it a constant goal to get a position. As soon as a job posted I emailed the principle at that school my resume, teaching philosophy and pictures of my work. You have to be aggressive and willing to go where ever the job is. If you can make that commitment then I think you will have no problem.
I think the key is that if you are passionate about teaching art, go for it. I had no problem getting a job because I made it a constant goal to get a position. As soon as a job posted I emailed the principle at that school my resume, teaching philosophy and pictures of my work. You have to be aggressive and willing to go where ever the job is. If you can make that commitment then I think you will have no problem.
