Teaching Artist - Photo

Venice Arts ignites, expands, and transforms the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth

through photography and film education, and uses our participatory storytelling practice to

amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world.

Venice Arts is seeking a creative educator to join our team this summer to lead our Food

Photography workshop!

In this 2-week-workshop students will Learn to take photographs so good you can almost

taste them! Students will learn how to stage and photograph food, and merchandise for a

diverse range of clients and platforms. Partnering with Levain Bakery and other professionals,

students will get an inside look at photography and marketing as a career.

Schedule

July 21-August 1, 2025; Monday-Friday; 12:3-4:30pm

Consideration for rehire is based on performance and availability. Additional hours include

training, syllabus development and 1:1 meetings with the Director of Education.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Entry level teaching artists begin with a teaching rate

of $30 per hour. Class prep, syllabus writing (up to 8 hours), and mandatory training are paid

at an administrative rate of $25/hour.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational knowledge of photography and marketing.

Teaching artists are expected to create theme-based projects that ignite the creativity and

storytelling skills of their students! Candidates should also have an interest and a passion for

working with under-resourced and underserved youth. As well as, knowledge or interest in

developing their ability to engage with students from a trauma-informed and culturally

competent lens. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives,

and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all students.

Venice Arts provides templates, examples and 1:1 support to help each teacher craft a fun,

dynamic, and exciting workshop. Venice Arts requires all teaching artists to attend paid

training and allow for classroom observations, and feedback. We look for educators who are

eager to continue learning and excited to collaborate with their peers.

Qualifications

● Prior experience working with youth ages 10-18 is required

● At least one year of teaching experience preferred

● Familiarity with project-based learning and interactive teaching

● Must have a foundational understanding of photography

● Must have a foundational understanding of visual storytelling

● Must have experience with digital DSLR cameras

● Must have a foundational understanding of art history of contemporary practices

● Must have experience with Mac computers and iPads

● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

● Familiarity with personal storytelling or documentary arts is a plus

● Experience in layout, printing, and framing, art is a plus

We strongly prefer applicants who view teaching as an extension of their artistic practice and

are interested in building a sustained working relationship with Venice Arts.