Venice Arts seeks a talented photographer and creative educator to teach one or two in-person photography classes for youth. Both are delivered through an experiential, project-based curriculum, start mid-September and run 24-weeks through early May. They culminate with an exhibition. They are:
· Snap The Frame. A beginning class for ages 10-13 meets Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Designed to build foundational knowledge and skill in photography while introducing youth to visual storytelling.
· Photo Stories. An beg-intermediate class for ages 10-13 meets Thursdays, 4pm-6pm. Designed to help young people develop their personal visual style and deepen their photo-based storytelling knowledge and skills.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is both an artist and an educator with a background in documentary, photojournalism and/or street photography. Prior experience working with young people is required; at least one year of teaching experience is preferred. Familiarity with a project-based, interactive approach to education is a strong plus. A breadth of knowledge of historic and contemporary photographers and photographic practices is preferred.
Venice Arts provides a syllabus template that outlines sequenced lessons and our pedagogical approach. We look for educators who can comfortably work from such a provided syllabus while making thoughtful modifications to make the class their own.
Compensation: This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. The hourly rate ranges from $30-$40 for teaching time, depending on demonstrated, prior teaching experience. Administrative time is compensated at $25 per hour.
How to Apply: Please email your résumé and a brief, 1-page cover letter (‘Photo Faculty’ in the subject line), to jobs@venicearts.org. Please, no phone inquiries or walk–ins. We are sorry, but because we receive significant interest in these opportunities, we are not able to respond to every submission.
To apply for this job email your details to lydia@venice-arts.org