Beginner Photography Middle School Youth Educator

• Develop a lesson plan that will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of everything from writing a good treatment, storyboarding, composition, framing, basic lighting, and production in order to make a compelling and impactful documentary film about themselves and their community. • The ability to teach students how to be proactive and how to tell a complete story in order to take control of their own narrative, their own message, and their own voice is incredibly powerful, as it allows them to speak for the community as a whole. • Working knowledge of film storytelling • Availability to work after-school hours • Advanced experience (2-5 years of experience) with photography, image editing, and promotional materials, with fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, hardware photography tools, and other photography software • Advanced experience (2-5 years of experience) facilitating/teaching middle and/or high school school-aged youth, working with racially and ethnically diverse and • Holds high expectations for each student and works to foster student achievement through building individual relationships • Enthusiasm and passion for mentoring others and making change in communities • Ability to communicate effectively with citizens, staff, parents, young people, volunteers, and community groups • Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches • Commitment to student life • Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice • Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration Compensation Package: • 1099 contract • Hourly pay