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Visual and Performing Arts

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.

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Salary Breakdown

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Average

$66,570

ANNUAL

Entry Level

$47,960

ANNUAL

Mid Level

$63,670

ANNUAL

Expert Level

$97,450

ANNUAL

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

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Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art - Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program
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Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art - Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Estrella Mountain Community College
  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program
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Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art - Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program
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Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art - GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program
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Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art - Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program
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Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Art - Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program
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Projected Jobs

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

1,390

Projected job openings through 2032

Top Expected Tasks

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

01

Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.

02

Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Fine Arts

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

History and Archeology

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Instructing

SKILL

Learning Strategies

SKILL

Active Learning

SKILL

Active Listening

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Expression

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

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About This Career Path

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Environment

Postsecondary teachers work in public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and technical schools. Outside of class time, their schedules are generally flexible, and they may spend that time in administrative, student advising, and research activities.

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