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How do I become an elementary school art teacher could be the question you are asking if you have decided that your love for art and children is enough for you to pursue this career. You should already know that the basic foundations an elementary education teacher lays within her students lie in the social and academic areas. As you want to add art to the mix, there will be more you need to do to prepare yourself best. This article generally covers what you should need in order to become an elementary school art teacher. As with most elementary education teachers, you will need to have had a formal education and received a college degree. You may even discover that a master’s degree is eventually required as well. And then there are the required licenses and certifications for the state you wish to teach in. Each has different requirements. If you think about it, it just makes sense for someone wanting to teach art to elementary age children to have some formal education in art. This will be in addition to the basic degrees, licenses and certifications required by the state where you will teach. Among these you could receive a bachelor’s degree in fine arts or a bachelor’s degree in visual arts or even one in studio arts. When it comes to searching for the right school to attend where you wish to attain your art degree from, there are certain factors which you need to take into consideration. First check to see if the instructors or tutors at the school have actually worked in the same kind of environment as you are looking to work in. If you can, spend some time at the school meeting with the faculty members and ask if at possible to sit in on some of their lessons. Next check out what type of support this school provides to their graduating students for finding a job. Inquire as to whether or not they have a department, or possibly some counselors, that will help you with your search in finding a job after graduation. And be sure to find out what they charge to help you with finding a job, if they provide the service. Beyond this, you will want to talk to former students that have graduated from the school for their testimonials if the school will let you have some names. Most schools will have several people you can talk to about their program. Try to learn all you can about the school, teachers and job placement service to help you make a decision. Getting your degree is not just enough, though one would assume you do have an affinity for the subject or you would not have pursued it. You must love art as well so that you are able to lead your elementary school students with enthusiasm as well as knowledge through their art lessons. We hope the above points have helped you to answer your question of how do I become an elementary school art teacher. It is through obtaining the required degrees and certifications including an art degree. Once you have done so you will find yourself on an amazing adventure in helping all your students to more easily express themselves and perhaps to love art as much as you do.