Do you have to have four years' college education to teach art classes?

Question

I am 17, and obviously I have no college experience, but I am very talented in art; and it definitely shows. Whenever a friend or acquaintace or a friend of a friend needs/wants something drawn or painted, they come to me. And they are always very impressed with the results. I do mostly drawing and painting.
I'm wondering if I have a shot at teaching art classes in schools. Some of you may be thinking, "Why not go to college FIRST then get a job teaching art?" Well.... that's kinda the problem there. See, I have to pay my own way through college, and I'm looking into my options for earning good money, mostly in the art field. I think that's my best prospect so far.
So, do I need college training first to teach art classes, in either private or public schools?

I don't want to pursue art teaching as a career; I just need some way to make money to pay for college. Thanks for the tips, though.

Answer 1

In order to work as a teacher in any capacity in a school you must be accredited to teach, meaning you need a degree. There is more to teaching than just being a good artist. The point of teaching is to help mold young minds and invest in a childs future, and an education is needed to do that properly. There are many aspects to teaching that most people don't know about until they go through the teacher education program.

If you are looking for money to pay for school, and you enjoy art, look into a job at an art supply shop or a studio, or even look in to community centers who might be willing to hire you part time to do so "teaching", but in a school system, a degree is need, and wanted, by the parents, staff, administration, and community for the betterment of the students.

Answer 2

Yes, there is more to teaching Art than just being able to draw.

There are jobs you can do while going to school. You might be able to teach art in several retirement homes in the afternoon while you go to school in the morning. Some private schools may be willing to hire you to teach art under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Take the time to go to college. It is worth the effort.

Answer 3

I know in the state of Kentucky you have to have an education degree to teach any subject in any public school to be considered "highly qualified" --- I am not sure about other states! You cannot teach in the state if you are not a highly qualifed teacher! So, start college honey if you want to be a teacher!!

Answer 4

in case you opt to do some thing much less punch and kicking oriented, you could look at Judo. Judo is largely throws, there are various competitions and have a grading gadget. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is yet another one to look at and prefer Judo, it makes a speciality of throwing and additionally floor scuffling with. It additionally has a grading gadget and competitions. the two BJJ and Judo are comfortable martial arts meaning you employ the capability of the attacker. while Karate is a stressful martial arts, so it will be a thoroughly new way of scuffling with for you. maximum sorts of Kung Fu are comfortable martial arts. Eskrima is yet another one this is recommended to contemplate, in case you opt to examine weapon training. this is a Filipino martial paintings which makes use of weapons like rattan sticks and knives. Bruce Lee learnt nunchaku from a Filipino, im uncertain if it became right into a practitioner of Eskrima. i might evaluate going to three training of distinctive martial arts and then make your selection.