Inspiring High School Filmmaking Educator (Part-Time)

Sequoyah School; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Sequoyah School seeks a dynamic educator to teach in its expressive and collaborative Arts program through a new filmmaking course. This faculty member will inspire students to explore visual storytelling, cinematic history, and technical production, through hands-on, student-centered learning.

The ideal candidate will support student voice, foster creative risk-taking, and contribute to a vibrant learning community grounded in Sequoyah1s mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; teaching filmmaking, video production, or digital media arts.
• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Cinema Studies, Media Arts, or related field required; MFA/master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 section of a high school Filmmaking course (intro to narrative production).
• Guide students through screenwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, and editing.
• Manage the school's filmmaking equipment inventory and editing software.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to showcase their work (community screenings, assemblies, festivals).
• Attend relevant department meetings and professional development days.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Equity & inclusion

Inquiry-based learning

Education

Bachelor's in Film/Media

MFA preferred

Tools

DSLR/cinema cameras

Lighting kits

Sound recording equipment

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Sequoyah School seeks a dynamic educator to teach in its expressive and collaborative Arts program through a new filmmaking course. This faculty member will inspire students to explore visual storytelling, cinematic history, and technical production, through hands-on, student-centered learning.

The ideal candidate will support student voice, foster creative risk-taking, and contribute to a vibrant learning community grounded in Sequoyah1s mission.