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. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
At a Glance
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary earns a median of $80,190/yr with +1.7% projected growth. Typical entry: Master's degree. Top skills: Thinking Creatively, Fine Arts, Training and Teaching Others.
$80,190/yr
+1.7%
9
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Skills (13)
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge (6)
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Abilities (12)
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Technology (20)
Work Activities (24)
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Work Styles (2)
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
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