Can I have a tattoo as a teacher?

If you are considering a career in education, it is important to remember that many school systems in the United States do not allow teachers to have tattoos or to only have a limited number of them. Some schools do allow teaching staff or school leaders to have tattoos, as long as they are not visible.

Are tattoos bad for jobs?

Now at least one recently published study shows no evidence of meaningful difference in employment levels or pay between people with or without tattoos. That was true whether tattoos were visible or not, and whether a person had one tattoo or many.

Can a student have a tattoo?

While most states require teens to be over 18, some states allow minors as young as 14 or 16 to get a tattoo with parental consent—either written or officially notarized. Often, parents have to also accompany their child to the parlor.

Can teachers in the US have tattoos?

Can teachers in the US have tattoos? Many school systems in the United States do not allow teachers to have tattoos or to only have a limited number of them. More progressive areas are more likely to allow tattoos than more conservative areas, small towns or religion-based schools.

Do tattoos have a negative connotation in education?

Tattoos have been around for years and continue to grow in popularity. However, some professions still do not accept body art and prefer to hire those without any ink. For many, there is a negative connotation that comes with tattoos, which unfortunately is often the case for the education system.

Can I be discriminated against based on my Tattoo?

Legally, in the United States, there is nothing that can protect you against being discriminated against based on your tattoos. Paul Fulbrook (TeacherOfSci) is a Science teacher, writer and education blogger based in Brighton, England.