Photography Coach & Student Career Mentor

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

100% benefits coverage for dependents

Job summary

The East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Photography Coach to enhance student learning by bringing professional photography and diverse visual media into the Visual Arts program. This role extends instruction beyond the classroom and engages students with working professionals through workshops and collaborative projects.

You will help students develop practical skills, portfolios, and self-marketing insights while promoting equity and authentic artistic experiences that

Qualifications

• Professional photographer or visual artist with demonstrated expertise in photography.
• Knowledge of current trends, technologies, and professional standards in photography and visual communication.
• Ability to teach portfolio development, self-promotion, networking, and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with youth, especially teenagers, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates specialized photographic techniques, tools, and processes used by professionals in the field.
• Model and teach industry-standard practices, including digital workflows, portfolio presentation, file management, and copyright awareness.
• Lead hands-on sessions connecting technical learning with expressive, conceptual, and career-related development.
• Provide guidance on professionalism, branding, and self-promotion in photography and visual media.
• Introduce students to diverse photographic genres, creative careers, and real-world applications of visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with Visual Arts teachers to align workshops with curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
• Encourage student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering confidence in presenting and marketing their work.
• Support an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and voices in the arts.

Skills

Professional photographer

Visual arts expertise

Career-readiness instruction

Strong communication

Experience with youth

Job description

The East Side Union High School District is seeking a skilled Photography Coach to enhance student learning by bringing professional photography and diverse visual media into the Visual Arts program. This role extends instruction beyond the classroom and engages students with working professionals through workshops and collaborative projects.

You will help students develop practical skills, portfolios, and self-marketing insights while promoting equity and authentic artistic experiences that