Teaching Artist - Photo
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Location
- Venice
- Closing date
About this organization
To ignite, expand, and transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through photography and film education, and use our participatory storytelling practices to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world.
About this job
Venice Arts is seeking creative educators in photography, film, sequential (comic) arts and
animation to teach in-person classes centered around personal and community storytelling,
using Venice Arts’ experiential and project-based approach to education. The ideal candidate
can lead beginning to advanced multi-media workshops for youth, ages 10-18. Teaching
artists are expected to create theme-based projects that ignite the next generation of
storytellers!
Venice Arts provides a syllabus template and examples that outline our pedagogical
approach and aims to support teaching experience through bi-annual training, classroom
observations, and feedback. We look for educators who can comfortably work within our
teaching model while making thoughtful modifications to make the class their own.
Roles & responsibilities
● Must have experience with digital DSLR cameras and set equipment (Lighting,
Backdrops, etc.)
● Must have a foundational understanding of the history of photography and
contemporary practices
● Experience with editing and file management using Adobe Photoshop and
Lightroom
● Printing/Film photography experience a plus
● Familiarity with documentary and street photography is a plus
Qualifications
Prior experience working with young people is required with at least one year of teaching
experience preferred. Familiarity with project-based learning and interactive teaching is a
strong plus. A background in documentary media is preferred for film and photo teachers.
And we seek educators with a breadth of knowledge of relevant historic and contemporary
artistic practices.
To apply
Please attach a single PDF that includes a cover letter (no more than 1-page) highlighting relevant skill and experience, along with your résumé. Please no phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins.