Jobs for Fine Arts Teachers

Teach Fine Arts

The fine arts include drama, music, art, and related subjects. Many schools are in need of qualified fine arts teachers who are usually certified to teach all the grades in their particular art. In most cases, a fine arts teacher will spend time in the elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms teaching their craft. Most schools have multiple fine arts teachers and related departments such as a music department, art department, band program, and more. The arts play a critical role in shaping young lives and providing them with a well-rounded educational experience.

Each state has different standards and many require some coursework in one or more of the arts. In some districts, the fine arts are electives, but a certain number of electives are needed to graduate. Schools across the country need fine arts teachers and districts from Maine to Nevada, Iowa to Georgia are looking for well-qualified fine arts teachers.

Fine Arts Teacher Certification and Qualifications

In most U.S. schools you will need to earn a teaching credential authorizing you to teach fine arts at the junior high and high school levels. Credentialing for fine arts teachers will vary across the states. In most states, you will need a bachelor’s degree in the fine arts area you plan on teaching such as music, art, choral music, or drama. A few states, like California, require an extra year of schooling with coursework in secondary education. Other states such as Georgia, require fine arts teachers to pass the PRAXIS II exam in the subject they are preparing to teach. Many states require a specific teaching certificate for those who teach secondary levels.

Let us help you find a fine arts teaching job. We keep an updated list of all the public and private school openings across the U.S. Schools in most regions are looking for qualified candidates to fill their fine arts teaching positions. We can help you find a job teaching the fine arts in any region of the country.