Many people think that being an art teacher is all about getting to play with paint and clay all day.
While it’s true that we get to do a lot of that, there’s so much more to it than that.
Here are the top ten benefits of being an art teacher.
1. Help people discover their passion
One of the best parts of being an art teacher is getting to help people discover their passion for art.
So often, people think that they’re not creative or they’re not good at art.
It’s our job to help them see that everyone is capable of creating something beautiful.
Watching someone’s face light up when they finally “get it” is one of the best feelings in the world.
2. Be a kid again
Let’s be honest, as adults, we don’t get to play with paint and clay nearly as much as we would like to.
But as art teachers, we get to do just that! We get to explore new mediums and techniques right alongside our students.
And we get to be messy and have fun while doing it.
What could be better than that?
3. Make a difference
As teachers, we know that we have the power to make a difference in the lives of our students.
And there’s no greater feeling than knowing that you’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life.
As art teachers, we get to help our students build confidence, explore their creativity, and think outside the box.
We help them see the world in new and different ways and challenge them to grow in their skills.
Knowing that we’ve made a difference in even just one student’s life is why we keep coming back year after year.
4. Work with amazing people
Another great benefit of being an art teacher is getting to work with some amazing people.
We get to collaborate with other teachers, learn from our students, and build relationships with the parents and guardians in our community.
It’s these relationships that make our jobs so rewarding.
5. A new world
When you’re an art teacher, you start to see the world in a whole new way.
You start to notice the little details that most people miss and you begin to see beauty in places that others might not even think to look.
Art teaches us to slow down and really see the world around us.
And that’s a gift that we get to share with our students.
6. Be creative
Art teachers get to be creative every single day and express themselves in new and interesting ways and get to watch their students do the same.
There’s no better feeling than seeing the creativity of a child come to life right before your eyes.
7. Inspire others
When you see the passion that your students have for art, it’s impossible not to be inspired yourself.
We often find that our students inspire us just as much (if not more!) than we inspire them.
8. Lasting connections
Another great benefit of being an art teacher is getting to make lasting connections with your students.
These connections go beyond just the time you spend together in class.
You watch your students grow and change over the years and you form bonds that last a lifetime.
9. Something greater
When you’re an art teacher, you quickly realize that you’re part of something much larger than yourself.
You’re part of a community of teachers, artists, parents, and students who all share a common love for art.
These relationships are what makes being an art teacher so special.
10. Get to do What you love
Last but not least, one of the best benefits of being an art teacher is getting to do what you love every single day.
We get to wake up each day and do something that we’re passionate about and share our love for art with our students and watch them grow in their own creativity.
It’s a pretty great gig if you ask us!
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many reasons why we love being art teachers.
We get to do what we love every day and we get to make a difference in the lives of our students.
It’s a pretty great gig if you ask us!