Part-Time Film Mentor: Teach Youth Filmmaking

ADP, Inc.; Half Moon Bay (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid preparation time

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

The Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project is seeking a Film Instructor / Filmmaking Mentor (Part-Time Teaching Artist) in Half Moon Bay, CA. Teach project-based film classes to students in grades 5-12, guiding them from script to screen on a real short film over the school year.

It’s flexible, part-time work that fits around freelance gigs, with paid prep time and a curriculum already built for you. You bring the craft; we bring the lesson plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in the film industry, in directing, producing, or below-the-line roles.
• Strong skills in at least one area of filmmaking.
• Editing ability to cut simple short content (DaVinci Resolve a plus).
• Comfortable and confident working with kids in a school setting.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation (travel up to 50 miles).
• Comfortable using Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Teach two 90-minute film classes a week, partnered with a co-mentor
• Guide students through the full filmmaking process, writing, shooting, and editing, to produce a finished short film
• Teach from our ready-made, rigorous curriculum (no lesson planning from scratch)
• Help young people find their voice and discover a path into film

Skills

Film industry experience

Filmmaking skills

Editing (DaVinci Resolve)

Kids friendly

Driver's license

Google Workspace

Job description

The Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project is seeking a Film Instructor / Filmmaking Mentor (Part-Time Teaching Artist) in Half Moon Bay, CA. Teach project-based film classes to students in grades 5-12, guiding them from script to screen on a real short film over the school year.

It’s flexible, part-time work that fits around freelance gigs, with paid prep time and a curriculum already built for you. You bring the craft; we bring the lesson plans.