Photography Instructor

arc After School and Experiential Education; Imperial (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Curriculum support and training

Travel between school sites

Hands-on enrichment program

Job summary

Arc Experience is seeking a creative Photography Instructor to lead hands-on enrichment classes for students across the Imperial Valley.

This part-time role offers $35/hour teaching duties and requires traveling between school sites. The program provides curriculum support and training to help you deliver engaging lessons and nurture students' creativity in photography.

Join a mission-driven team focused on inspiring youth through visual arts.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong background in photography.
• Passion for sharing photography and creative arts with young people.
• Comfortable working with students from elementary through high school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate photography lessons.
• Teach students foundational photography techniques and creative concepts.
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage students to experiment, collaborate, and develop their own creative style.
• Manage classroom activities and student participation.
• Travel between assigned school sites throughout the Imperial Valley.
• Attend required training sessions and occasional team meetings.
• Follow Arc Experience curriculum expectations, safety procedures, and program guidelines.

Skills

Photography

Teaching

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greater Imperial Valley - Imperial, CA 92251

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Photography Instructor (Part-Time) – Imperial Valley

Make a Difference Today!

Do you have a passion for photography and enjoy helping young people express their creativity? Are you excited about teaching students how to capture the world through a camera lens?

If so — we want to meet YOU!

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through engaging enrichment programs that serve youth across Southern California, including the Imperial Valley. We value our instructors and provide the support, training, and resources they need to create meaningful learning experiences for students.

Our Enrichment Instructors work directly with students to build new skills, encourage creativity, and introduce them to exciting interests and potential career pathways.

About the Role

Arc Experience is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Photography Instructor to lead hands-on photography enrichment classes for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the Imperial Valley.

This is a part-time position with opportunities to work Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has photography knowledge or experience and is comfortable adapting lessons for students across different age groups and skill levels.

You’ll lead engaging classes that introduce students to photography fundamentals while encouraging them to develop their own creative style. Arc provides curriculum support, training, and classroom management resources to help you succeed.

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: Opportunities available Monday–Friday
• Hours: Part-time; hours vary based on assigned classes and school sites
• Pay Rate: $35/hour while teaching | $22/hour for meetings, training, or other non-teaching time
• Location: School sites throughout Imperial Valley
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Student Ages: Elementary School through High School
• Travel: Must be comfortable traveling between assigned school sites throughout the Imperial Valley

What You’ll Teach

Students will explore photography through engaging, hands-on lessons that may include:

• Photography fundamentals and camera basics
• Composition, framing, lighting, and perspective
• Portrait, landscape, and action photography
• Visual storytelling and creative expression
• Introduction to digital photography
• Photo editing and basic post-production concepts
• Developing creative photography projects
• Exploring careers and educational pathways in photography and visual media

Lessons will be adapted to meet the needs and abilities of elementary, middle, and high school students.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate photography lessons.
• Teach students foundational photography techniques and creative concepts.
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage students to experiment, collaborate, and develop their own creative style.
• Manage classroom activities and student participation.
• Travel between assigned school sites throughout the Imperial Valley.
• Attend required training sessions and occasional team meetings.
• Follow Arc Experience curriculum expectations, safety procedures, and program guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or a strong background in photography.
• Passion for sharing photography and creative arts with young people.
• Comfortable working with students ranging from elementary through high school.
• Ability to confidently lead and manage a classroom.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel between school sites.
• Monday–Friday availability preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth, teaching, coaching, mentoring, or leading enrichment programs is preferred.
• Professional photography experience or education in photography, visual arts, media, or a related field is a plus.

Why Join Arc?

• Earn $35/hour while teaching.
• Share your passion for photography with the next generation.
• Work with students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
• Gain valuable teaching and youth-development experience.
• Receive training, curriculum support, and classroom management resources.
• Build meaningful connections with students throughout the Imperial Valley.
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on creating engaging educational experiences for youth.

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