How can I become an art teacher with an BFA?

Depends where you want to teach (which state), but look up what is required by state for a teaching credential, usually it is an extra so many classes. In Ca I would look at the ca sept of education website for information, it depends again on what state you are in. You might also have to take some tests. Some schools will hire while you are working on a credential, some won’t. Usually there are programs during the evening, like univ of laverne or point loma univ (again in Ca) where you can get your credential in a year or so, they are geared towards individuals working/teaching while getting their credential.

meant to say dept of education.

Also, I don’t think you need a masters, but I’m a math teacher, not fine arts, so it would probably be better to get a fine arts teacher’s opinion.

Also do the research about job viability. Arts education budgets are getting slashed more every year.

In CA public elementary schools they are really cutting back on many non-core classes. Most districts are doing without elementary art, music and PE teachers as well as librarians. It looks like this is the case or will be everywhere.

If you want to teach art you might look to high school. The thing is in our school the new art teachers need to have something else to offer like the ability to teach classes in computer (graphic) or maybe AP art history. The other thing is that NCLB which affects all 50 states demands proof of teacher proficiency which is at minimum a credential.

So it might be the best option you have is to look to private schools. You will probably have to show superior artistic talent and the ability to work with children. but maybe no credential.

You should understand that the credentialling process has real value. We lose a number of people after student teaching just because they can’t deal with the challenges. A credential will have more value than an advanced degree for a new teacher.

Private schools are definitely not required to hire teachers with credentials, as public schools are. Their resources are also likely to be superior, given today’s educational climate. However, if you are committed to public education you may still be able to make it work. Some schools will hire you and help you pursue your credential simultaneously in evening classes. You could also check out public charter schools.

All I know is I wouldn’t recommend being and English teacher…

as far as private schools – no, you don’t necessarily have to be certified to teach at a private school, but the better ones are going to at least expect you to have an education degree or some sort of teaching experience.

but as sarahsugs said, private schools often have superior resources, and this can also include their willingness and ability to pay for whatever continuing professional education you need.

Priate as in high tuition not as in parochial. Church schools arr usually hard up for funding.

I would talk to school counselors about the best way to do it, since we don’t know what state your in and every state varies and could be as simple as taking a test for a certificate for teaching in that subject. There is also Teach for America which is a very rewarding program that a few friends of mine are in.

I have a BS in Art Eductions and a BFA in Art Education which was essentially a fifth year taking studio and art history and mounting an exhibition of my work. I was given the impression it was an uncommon degree, and am not sure they still offer it, but you could check-University of Minnesota-Moorhead.
You definely won’t have much luck finding employment in a public school district without an ed degree. But possibly private school, an art center or museum education?