Job description
Reporting to the Artistic Program Director, the Photography Instructor is responsible for planning and teaching our weekly after-school photography classes where students in grades 5+ (ages 10 and up) can build photography skills and techniques in keeping with the vision, philosophy, values and mission of Amber Academy Youth Fine Arts Society. Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
- A natural artistic ability and love for working with digital photography to capture images that have a visual impact
- Self-directed with excellent communication and leadership skills
- Enjoy working with youth and able to establish rapport with teens and pre-teens of varying skills and abilities
- Enthusiastic about mentoring and empowering youth to become confident individuals and engaged members of the community
- Able to create and implement a program with clear goals and lesson plans
Experience & Education
- Must have significant experience in digital photography, photography equipment including editing software, and the technical aspects of shooting photos in different styles and settings
This is a contract, part-time term position beginning in September 2026 and terminating June 2027 with the option to renew for the 2027-2028 season. Regular classes will be on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm. Option for implementing visual design or videography into the curriculum. Compensation will be based on previous experience, education, and training.
We invite you to bring your skills and passion and join us in creating healthier and higher qualities of life for youth by empowering them through artistic education, collaboration, and expression.
To apply please forward your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
