Education & Training
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
Education & Training Industry
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
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
1,680
Projected job openings through 2030
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
02
Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
03
Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
04
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
05
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
06
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
07
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
08
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
09
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
10
Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
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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