When I decided to write the Montessori curriculum to help teachers get rid of the overwhelm in the classroom, I made sure to add more art and music than you will find in traditional Montessori classrooms. I wanted to make sure that we not only focus on math and reading skills, but create an avenue for students to express themselves.
Here are 5 more traits of a great art teacher:
Good communicator: An art teacher must be able to effectively communicate with their students, explaining techniques, giving feedback, and providing guidance.
Adaptable: A great art teacher is adaptable and flexible, able to adjust their teaching to meet the needs and abilities of each individual student.
Organized: Teaching art involves managing a lot of materials and supplies. A great art teacher must be organized and able to keep track of materials and resources.
Collaborative: A great art teacher is able to collaborate with other teachers and community members to bring new opportunities and resources into the classroom.
Lifelong learner: A great art teacher is a lifelong learner, continuously seeking out new techniques, mediums, and approaches to teaching art. They are open to new ideas and approaches and are always looking for ways to improve their teaching practice.
