WORK WITH US
Teaching Artist
Dates:
Sep 9, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024
Based on the length of class and experience, starting at $100/hr
Salary:
Action Youth Media Headquarters, 900 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD and Montgomery County Schools
Location:
AYM is currently accepting applications for teaching artists for the 2024-2025 School year. We are actively looking for teachers with experience working with youth, as well as professional experience in:
Animation
Editing with Adobe Creative Cloud
Gaming
Graphic Design
Media Content Creation (must be familiar with Canon DSLR cameras)
Podcasting
Must be available Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30am-6:30pm or Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
In-house teacher training sessions covered and required.
Fall 2024 begins September 17th.
Send a resume, including any teaching credentials and experience, and cover letter to info@youthmediamd.org, with “AYM: Fall Teaching Jobs” in the subject line.
Positions open until filled.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are invited for an interview, please be prepared to provide two professional references.
The teaching artists will assist with our 8-12 week long after-school and Saturday programs for middle and high school students.
Required:
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro
Expertise with Canon DSLR cameras
Comfortable discussing social justice issues with high school students in a professional & open-minded manner
We need candidates who can jump right in and hit the ground running.
Highly Preferred:
Teaching/coaching/instructional experience
Experience working at a media/video production company OR experience as a freelance DP and/or editor
Experience specifically with documentary filmmaking
Minimum Education:
Undergraduate degree or commensurate experience
All Teachers must submit to a background check