Media Arts OST Media Instructor Assistant

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 8,169,000 - 13,611,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an OST Media Instructor Assistant to support the after-school media production and journalism program for high school students. You will work under the CPS Media Arts Manager and assist the OST Media Instructor and MAS clubs.

The role focuses on creating and presenting media arts workshops, helping students develop digital literacy, and supporting coverage of events, sports and student projects within a diverse urban setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students in media education.
• Demonstrable digital media production skills.
• Experience in a diverse urban public education setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Degree in Media Arts Education or related preferred.
• Available Monday - Thursday 2:30-5 PM; additional hours based on interest.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Production Assistant workstudy program and MAS clubs.
• Create and present special media art and literacy units/workshops.
• Support student media making for events, sports coverage, and annual productions.

Skills

Digital media production

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Media Arts Education or related

Job description

Media Arts OST Media Instructor Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910367

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Under the direction of the CPS Media Arts Manager, the OST Media Instructor Assistant will work with the OST Media Instructor to support the after school media production and journalism program for high school students.

Duties include:

• Assist with all activities of the Production Assistant workstudy program and MAS clubs
• Create and present special media art and literacy units/workshops
• Support student media making for event and sports coverage, creative projects and annual production programs

Requirements:

• Experience working with high school students in media education and production
• Demonstrable digital media production skills
• Experience working in a diverse, urban public education setting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Degree in Media Arts Education or related preferred
• Must be available Monday - Thursday 2:30-5PM; additional hours available based on interest and availability

Length of Contract: September 14, 2026 through June 18, 2027

Contract Amount

Not exceed $9880.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]