Even in today’s job market, effective educators are in high demand. From classroom teaching to museums, art education offers a wide range of opportunities for the creatively inclined, and this is the only book devoted exclusively to this exciting field. With up-to-date information, job search advice, and an overview of terminology and methodology, Starting Your Career in Art Education will help you choose an area of specialization and succeed in it.  You’ll discover the responsibilities associated with different positions, then learn how to land your best-fit job by determining your teaching philosophy, creating an art-teaching portfolio, writing perfect cover letters and résumés, and acing your interview. Finally, an interviews section features advice from successful art educators to add to the lessons learned.  Learn about careers teaching art in:  Pre-K K–12 Undergraduate and graduate school Museum education Nonprofits Businesses And more!  Whether you’re seeking job security or a career that satisfies your love of art, this invaluable and one-of-a-kind guide will help you get there!