Art Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Art Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Planning lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objectives.
  • Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment.
  • Developing students' drawing, coloring, and painting techniques.
  • Providing instruction on the use of media such as graphite and charcoal pencils, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paint.
  • Teaching students about art history.
  • Assigning and grading projects and examinations.
  • Recording and reporting on students' progress.
  • Ensuring that the classroom is clean after each lesson.
  • Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed.
  • Attending faculty and parent-teacher meetings.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Art Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Art Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.