Top 10 Reasons YOU should be an Art Teacher!

[@TheArtMentor]

What did you love or hate about your art teachers?? I loved my drawing professor from college that taught me how to draw much faster! I hated not learning a lot of foundations in high school. Share yours!

[@artisanbinks1205]

I had over my formal art education a wide variety of art teachers, I loved teachers that got to know their students and pushed them accordingly. One memorable teacher with me repeatedly smashed my work over and over again. "That's HORRIFIC" I hear you shout - Wrong that teacher knew me well. I asked them to help perfect my plaster castings so unless it was perfect it was smashed and I had to go again with a little guidance and help I'm pretty good at casting now!

[@TheArtMentor]

You know, I have interesting theories on this type of scenario. I wonder if your teacher lost their passion or were just lost on how to help their students level up. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheArtMentor]

The relations that teachers develop with their students is critical! I rarely handle two students the same for this reason

[@TheArtMentor]

That sounds like it was really impactful. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheArtMentor]

That sounds like it was really impactful. Thanks for sharing!

[@galejarrard5836]

I used to shy away from having art as a job, because I was always told that it would never happen, that it wasn't a good job, that I wouldn't be able to be successful. But I've always wanted to be a teacher. I didn't think of art as an option at first, but one of the main reasons I decided I wanted to be an art teacher was the freedom of curriculum. But a lot of people, especially family looked down upon that because they said I would be broke, and were constantly asking about my "back up plan." And I personally never really had a lot of great art teachers, except 2. Thanks for that, Mr. B, lol. But the thought of being able to inspire future generations of people is a large part of what attracted me to that path. I hope that I can be as good a teacher as you were to all your students! :)

[@TheArtMentor]

You will no doubt continue to inspire and instruct! 🤘

[@hpcmagik]

Great video! Never knew there was so much about being an art teacher 😮😊

[@TheArtMentor]

You’re very welcome 😊 how long have you considered becoming an art teacher?

[@hpcmagik]

@@TheArtMentor recently. Although I am worried about the pay being too low. I am just starting 1st year at university.

[@TheArtMentor]

I can honestly say it’s very livable. Education gets a bad rap, but are you in this US?

[@RoopaDudleyPaintings]

100% spot on and the reasons why I am an Art Teacher.

[@TheArtMentor]

Great to hear! What’s your favorite part of our profession?

[@RoopaDudleyPaintings]

@@TheArtMentor Teaching them how to draw by breaking a complex drawing into several steps and making it fun. I love to see their happy faces when they successfully accomplish the task.

[@debbiebianchi4919]

And your desire to be a great mentor and reflect on your path, is what makes you a fantastic teacher and why your students love you.

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks!

[@oops_dot_jpeg]

Honestly the stability of teaching art is one of the many things thats attracting me to this career.

[@TheArtMentor]

It also affords you to have a long-lasting impact on kids through the profession. Any particular art subject you’d want to teach?

[@araspectol2392]

Thank you so much for the video! Currently serving in the Navy, about to go to college and I was kinda confused on what I want to do. I was going to go with Creative Writing because I love making stories, but I'm not a novelist. I drew and made comics as a kid and loved art. Life hit, I stopped, and lost confidence. I had a reawakening recently. Am a father and want to show my kids to be brave enough to chase their passion. Was pondering being an art teacher, so I can make art again, teach, provide, and create the stories I want through art. This was sooooo reassuring and amazing. You're awesome. Thank you.

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s awesome, and thanks for your service. I can relate to your sentiments. As a father, I have the same principles. I also want my kids to follow their passions and lead them to success rather than taking the safe route

[@seanbianchi4517]

This is a sorely overlooked profession for artists, when most want to try to pursue fame and a following instead. Why do you have to choose one over the other? There's no harm in stability and fulfillment, especially when you're young and just starting out!

[@TheArtMentor]

This is so true

[@orfiarts]

In my country being a teacher is having one of the lowest incomes...In Ukraine a young teacher makes 7,5 uah a month which is about 210$...And average rent costs about 200~...How are you supposed to live?🥲

[@orfiarts]

Like, I mean.Back in the time when our economy was way better(before war in 2014-still going) it might have been possible, but right now prices are higher but salaries are the same...

[@TheArtMentor]

Wow that’s rough! Thanks for sharing that international perspective. What do teachers do there in Ukraine? Do they usually take on extra jobs or what?

[@TheArtMentor]

I am so sorry about the circumstances over there. I can’t even pretend to imagine what it’s like from an American perspective

[@aiyannamiranda00010]

i want to become an art teacher that way i can teach highschooler how to cope and how to be creative with their art work and i like to teach but rn i am getting my ged

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s awesome! It’s such a great rewarding career that you’ll really love. Do you think you’ll want to go to a university to get certified, or just take the certification test?

[@starquality90]

This definitely is helping me make up my mind and is providing me with confirmation, thanks so much for your work and this video! I have just subscribed and am looking forward to more content!

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks so much I appreciate your support! Are you thinking of becoming an art teacher?

[@notapondd]

I've been worried about starting as an art ed major and this vid was exactly what I needed to hear!

[@TheArtMentor]

Oh that's great to hear! What grade level do you want to teach?

[@notapondd]

@@TheArtMentor 6-12th!

[@crystalxo91]

Thank you for this video! I was debating wether or not to pursue a career in teaching art. And I think I’m gonna go for it now, i llove working with kids ❤️

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s awesome! What grade level do you think you want to teach?

[@TheArtMentor]

Hey your last comment got deleted by KZbin for some reason. What age group do you think you’ll like working with?

[@TheArtMentor]

Yeah it got deleted again by KZbin lol. I saw that you’d like to teach elementary, so that’s awesome! I have some really good colleagues that love that work and it seems really enjoyable. I’ve only ever taught at the high school level. Any other questions you’d like to ask about the profession?

[@ShirleyMcMahon-f4r]

Great video to inspire people to look in that direction. I do this on the side of my other sides of a lifelong artist. For me it’s that amazing experience to see when a student has a sense of accomplishment and confidence through the process of attention and play. You see the lights go on.

[@TheArtMentor]

Absolutely! It’s really fulfilling to pass down your knowledge and expertise on to newer artists isn’t it?

[@esotericdrawing5856]

Thanks so much for taking my request!! Awesome video. I know I'm not alone in the fact that my art teachers were not interested in character design or animation, so your videos are definitely helping me to imagine what that looks like. (It's inspiring btw!! so happy I found your channel.) So, even though my art teachers might not have been the most knowledgeable I still want to say that you are so right that this is an important job. In my school it was kind of an unspoken thing where us students found the art room to be this kind of sanctuary where the grades weren't too harsh, and there was music playing, and we could talk quietly. I think that space was really key in building creative confidence :) Mad Respect for 10 years of teaching!! What I'm trying to say is, teachers not only give their knowledge, but create a space for a student to grow.

[@TheArtMentor]

My pleasure! I’m happy to give insights into my career, and there will be a part 2 in a couple weeks 👍 As for your art teachers, let me guess, they only wanted to train in realism?

[@hpcmagik]

Great video! Never knew there was so much about being an art teacher! 😮😊

[@deziraereben1334]

Yup! Definitely doing it now, thank you

[@TheArtMentor]

Good luck! Thanks for watching 😁

[@artisanbinks1205]

I'm on a similar path, I work as an Educational Technician, using my art skills to help teach and develop students within Product Design, Engineering and other fields. I truly love heading to work every day as you never know what's going to happen each day!

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s awesome! More people need to feel this way, right?

[@artisanbinks1205]

@@TheArtMentor It is a fun profession and one some artists like you say seem to shy away from, but then again I normally see myself as a "creative practitioner" than an artist I use my skill set every day and that makes me happy.

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s very true!

[@travisfox7590]

Thank you so much for making this video! I really want to be an art teacher. You have reminded me why I want to get into art education, and you have actually helped quiet one of my biggest worries (the money).

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s great to hear, and I’m so happy to hear you want to be an art teacher! What inspired you to want to teach art? It’s such a great profession

[@RockyLimit]

Dude great job! I’m here and tuning in 🎥📺

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks so much!

[@vejaybaker2822]

This is really encouraging and motivating. Thanks for this😊

[@TheArtMentor]

happy to hear! Are you thinking of being an art teacher?

[@vejaybaker2822]

@TheArtMentor yes indeed in the future. Art is my profession. Planning to go to teachers college to learn and get a degree and masters, what ever qualifications I need to qualify for teaching Art in public schools

[@TheArtMentor]

@vejaybaker2822 that’s awesome! You’ll love this profession 👍 best of luck to you!

[@Cdefgahc2]

I've wanted to do art as a career since I was 4 or 5, but I have considered becoming an art teacher for the past 2 years There's still a long way to go but I'm confident that I will make it someday My art teacher really had a good impact on me, gave me much more confidence and freedom about my art and myself, and I really hope I can do that for other young artists who struggle with that I have 3 artists in my family who have a really stable life by just painting/drawing, 2 of them went to art school but none of them are teachers in any way, but their paintings sell for quite a lot of money I'm planning to move to another country (maybe) since here isn't the best start for artists But here are a very few art teachers and schools need a lot of them so I'm not too scared about not being able to find a job here, maybe it's a different situation in other countries but we'll see

[@TheArtMentor]

I wish you lots of luck in the profession! What grade level would you want to teach?

[@joltexe24]

So I'm a 33 year old artist. I recently worked for an after-school program called Young Rembrandts, a program that teaches grade school students visual art fundamentals. It was my first foray into teaching after much suggesting from family and friends. It was alot of fun, and I plan to continue with it for the next school year, but it had me thinking if I should seriously pursue being an art teacher. At 33, I feel I'm too old to pursue teaching, I'd probably be at or near my 40's if I were to get a teaching degree. But after the experience I have with Young Rembrandts, I've come to realize how much I enjoy working with kids and seeing their creativity on full display. So that said, I may have to look more into it, this was a very encouraging video

[@victoriashuman9399]

Mr. B! The best art teacher out there!!!

[@TheArtMentor]

Whoa is that the best student ever?? How’s it going!!

[@isaacnatart]

Im actually an art teacher in my local city and is a beatiful work (i work mostly with teenagers) i love to see how a group of kids just become friends cuz' drawing its awesome

[@TheArtMentor]

Yes I see that all the time as well! It’s awesome to see those that develop lifelong friendships in the art classroom

[@kb35767]

love it!

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks!

[@alysej1138]

I’m considering this career but I’m worried that there aren’t many openings for this field compared to teachers in other subjects? Is this true?

[@TheArtMentor]

It’s true that art is a more specialized position in education, but it’s proportionate to any other position that needs to be filled. Core content area positions can received hundreds of applicants, so the percentage chance of landing an art job isn’t any less bc there are tons of people applying for all content areas. Just focus on making yourself look attractive to a school instead of being scared you won’t be employed 👍

[@alysej1138]

@@TheArtMentor thank you!!

[@TheArtMentor]

My pleasure! What grade level are you considering?

[@elizabethbarker9380]

Do it anyway. They need teachers now more than ever.

[@TheArtMentor]

Totally agree 👍 are you also an art teacher?

[@matttttt63]

Compelling listen. I’m a photographer. That’s pretty much my only medium of practice though I certainly appreciate art in all mediums. I’ve given some thought to a masters in arts education. Seems a little more logical to me than an MFA from a job perspective, as I don’t really have interest in the adjunct hustle st the college level. Curious to hear if you think art teachers should be practitioners of more than one medium. Thanks for the video.

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s such a great and important question! So I absolutely recommend developing proficiency in multiple art media, as when you become a teacher, you have no idea what you’ll be teaching. A mistake many students make is aspiring to be an art teacher in one medium, and then they can only get hired outside of that specialty. I myself was hired to teach general drawing and painting, then moved towards digital art, and now into ceramics along with drawing/painting. Art teachers need to wear a lot of hats, and while you don’t have to be exceptional in all, you’ll build those skills as you teach. For example, I never painted before I taught lol. Was this helpful?

[@matttttt63]

@@TheArtMentor It is helpful. Thank you.

[@TheArtMentor]

My pleasure! I’m here if you ever have any other questions

[@VeVance]

I will have to say it is intriguing and scary at the same time teaching a student in my opinion.Im thinking of become an art teacher. But so many things go through my mind like. Am i good enough to teach somebody, will the students actually learn something from me, will i be boring. What should my lessons plans be about, not really good at traditional painting but understand at digital painting, is that a problem. Is my degree enough to be a teacher. Can I handle a classroom. But I really have a passion for art and understand the fundamentals, And love art.

[@TheArtMentor]

Can I tell you I felt the same exact way when I started teaching and before I went into the field? Those doubts are totally normal. I had never painted in acrylics before, but I learned bc of my job. You can use your career as a motivator to improve yourself too, have you ever thought of that? 😁

[@orfiarts]

I've personally started lookin more into game illustration(and also getting a degree :D!).Ukrainian companies often work outsource for casually stylised games.I draw in semi-realism so conquering that kind of style would be comfortable for me! At first I thought about children book illustration or a commercial illustration but after some time it stopped giving me that "tickling" feeling as I realised that it's not my cup of tea...Game-dev art on the other hand was one of my desired career paths from the start, but I've looked into concept art, which is too stressful for me:')) But maybe I'll change my thinking again, who knows?As long as I'll be doing art I'll be fulfilled...

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s an awesome goal! Check out the rest of my content to learn how to start getting clients while you grow your portfolio

[@orfiarts]

@@TheArtMentor already did that!:D

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks! Take care and I hope I can help yourself and others like you 😁

[@JayHealz]

Hello sir, if you read this and have the time, I would deeply appreciate a response. I am someone who potentially looking to enter the field of art education. Let me start by saying what I like about art. I love the feeling behind the art. Not necessarily the visual itself, but WHY students/artists do what they do in their art. The deeper meaning. And I would love to help expand on these concepts and help students grasp the deeper meaning of art as an instructor. Here’s my problem: I, Myself, am not really a talented artist. I’ve never been one who regards himself as a great artist, but I still love it. I am currently in college without a major and have not taken an art course so this is something that could definitely improve, but at the current time, I don’t have much confidence in MY WORK. Here’s my question, is it possible to still be a successful art teacher without being the most naturally talented? Or am I doing a disservice to my students by not having the talent?(I definitely would not want that) any reply is appreciated! Thank you.

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s a great question, and I think it’s natural that you’re asking it. So let me ask you, where would you rate your current artistic ability? Scale of 1-10. Where are you right now, and what grade level would you want to teach?

[@JayHealz]

@@TheArtMentor I’d comfortably say probably a 4. I haven’t taken a legitimate art class since high school and I feel like with the attention of a college instructor I can improve a decent bit. In terms of what I want to teach I think the eventual end goal is high school but I certainly wouldn’t mind teaching younger students.

[@TheArtMentor]

Okay that informs me a bit. How long until you graduate?

[@JayHealz]

@@TheArtMentor I’m only on my 3rd semester of my associates

[@TheArtMentor]

Okay that’s good! You have some time. So realistically speaking, how committed are you to building your skills over the next two years and where would you want to raise it to? Could you be a 6 or 7 by the time you graduate?

[@Lions_Roar-777]

Make sure you’re in a healthy environment which values you as a teacher. And not one that only sees you as providing a break for teachers. There is a HUGE difference that will make or break your experience as an art teacher. Because A LOT of art teachers are leaving

[@TheArtMentor]

great advice!

[@Nina-vr3dx]

Anyone reading this ever become an art teacher even tho you’re not that great of an artist yourself?? Or is that a really bad idea 😂 I wanna teach elementary but idk because I I don’t feel like I have enough talent lol

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s a really good question. To be honest, only high schoolers gauge your abilities critically. Lower level grades are more about exploring materials and art principles. Regardless, if you want to teach art, you don’t have to be the best. But you do need to have a passion for art and teaching it to young people most importantly

[@Nina-vr3dx]

@@TheArtMentor that’s a great point. Thank you ☺️

[@TheArtMentor]

@@Nina-vr3dx you're so welcome! Definitely let me know if you ever have any other questions about this awesome profession

[@kasiasustaita9032]

I totally am feeling the same way! I feel like I don’t have enough talent but I’d love to teach children and I think art was my favorite class in school

[@Nina-vr3dx]

@@kasiasustaita9032 yes I get that! I love kids, and art was definitely my favorite too. 🥰🎨

[@mrsmje09]

Only thing I want to add is no, you can't always teach what you want. With standards reference grading and district mandated curriculum you have to cover and hit specific skills and objectives for your courses. Other than that good video!

[@TheArtMentor]

I’m glad you enjoyed! I’m also curious about your district though. Why are they so rigid about precisely what you have to teach in your art classes? The national standards aren’t even that intense and give ample room for personal preference. I’ve also always taught to standards and never had that issue. Is your district just overly bureaucratic?

[@GarsotoFilms]

Only god knows I need a mentor lol

[@TheArtMentor]

I know how you feel! I used to feel the same way. Heck, I think everyone needs a mentor in their life 👍

[@TheArtMentor]

I know how you feel! I used to feel the same way. Heck, I think everyone needs a mentor in their life 👍