Film Design with Photoshop: After-School Instructor & Certification Prep

New Orleans Video Access Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) seeks an experienced digital media educator and/or graphic designer to teach our Spring 2027 Graphic Design for Film with Adobe Photoshop after-school class for students in grades 8–12. The 15-week, project-based course uses Photoshop to create film-inspired work such as posters and promotional graphics.

The instructor will use NOVAC curriculum, be supported by the Media Education Director, and must complete an Adobe Photoshop certification exam before the

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience in graphic design, digital art, photography, visual media, or a related field.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or working with middle and/or high school-aged youth.
• Ability to explain technical and creative concepts clearly to beginning learners.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan lessons, manage deadlines, and provide constructive feedback on student work.
• Willingness to take the Adobe Photoshop certification exam prior to the start of class.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with youth from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Successful completion of required background screening for working with minors.

Responsibilities

• Teach two 3-hour after-school classes each week.
• Facilitate project-based instruction in Adobe Photoshop, graphic design, and visual storytelling.
• Teach Photoshop skills and workflows aligned with Adobe certification objectives.
• Support students with a range of prior experience, including beginners.
• Create a welcoming, youth-centered classroom environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
• Support students in developing original portfolio work.
• Prepare students to attempt the Adobe Photoshop certification exam.
• Support students in selecting and preparing work for the End-of-Year Show.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Graphic design

Digital art

Photography

Visual media

Teaching/mentoring

Communication

Organization

Lesson planning

Time management

Feedback

Youth engagement

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Google Classroom

Job description

New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) seeks an experienced digital media educator and/or graphic designer to teach our Spring 2027 Graphic Design for Film with Adobe Photoshop after-school class for students in grades 8–12. The 15-week, project-based course uses Photoshop to create film-inspired work such as posters and promotional graphics.

The instructor will use NOVAC curriculum, be supported by the Media Education Director, and must complete an Adobe Photoshop certification exam before the