Filmmaking Instructor for Youth

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Los Angeles - Burbank, CA

Position Type

Seasonal

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$30.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Education

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

New York Film Academy is looking for qualified, energetic instructors to teach in our Filmmaking and Screenwriting Summer Camps for teens, aged 10-17. We are looking for teachers skilled in filmmaking, screenwriting, and camera techniques with various backgrounds and expertise.

NYFA offers Filmmaking Summer Camps that range in length from 1-week camps,2-week camps, 3-week camps, 4-week camps, and 6 weeks camp and run

June 24, 2024 through August 16, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. More information regarding schedule will be provided during the interview process.

Representative Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.
• Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary.
• Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.
• Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.
• Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises.
• Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Director of Youth Programs.
• Inform the Director of Youth Programs if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students or faculty.
• Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
• Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricula meetings, if requested by the Department Chair.
• Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to, film and digital cameras, lights and various stands.
• Participate in day-long production workshops on the backlot as a supervising instructor.
• Guide students through hands-on classes, handling the equipment doing minor lifting and shifting of gear.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Knowledge And Competencies

• Professional experience in their respective department with a passion for storytelling and problem solving
• Fun and energetic attitude that translates well to middle and high school students
• Ability to adjust teaching methods and styles to fit the needs of each student and class as a whole
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple class tracks per day
• Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline being taught
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and think on their feet
• Computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment, google docs, gmail and google calendar
• Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
• Ability to receive and give feedback with coworkers while prioritizing students well being
• Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curriculum development and planning
• In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor’s body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

Salary : $30 - $50