Photography Teacher

Association of Charter School Education Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts (NMAMA) is seeking a creative Photography Teacher to guide middle and high school students in developing technical skills, artistic voice, and confidence. This full-time equivalent position offers either 0.50 FTE (M/W/Rotating Fridays) or 1.00 FTE (M-F) for the 2026–2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will teach photography and help students showcase their work, while fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere and collaboration with staff to advance the

Qualifications

• Experience teaching photography or visual arts to middle/high school students.
• Strong knowledge of photography techniques and digital editing.
• Passion for arts education and helping students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging photography courses for middle and high school students.
• Instruct fundamentals, composition, lighting, editing, and storytelling.
• Develop projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, and expression.
• Teach equipment use safely and effectively.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support student exhibitions, portfolios, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the media arts mission.

Skills

Photography teaching

Visual arts

Student engagement

Education

NMPED teaching license

Tools

Photography equipment

Editing software

Job description

Photography Teacher

New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts (NMAMA)
FTE: 0.50 (M/W/Rotating Fridays) or 1.00 (M-F) | School Year: 2026–2027 (January 4, 2027)

New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and student-centered Photography Teacher to join our arts-focused school community. The successful candidate will teach photography to middle and high school students and help students develop their technical skills, artistic voice, creativity, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging photography courses for middle and high school students.
• Provide instruction in photography fundamentals, composition, lighting, digital photography, editing, and visual storytelling.
• Develop projects that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
• Teach students to use photography equipment and digital editing tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Support student exhibitions, portfolios, competitions, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student achievement and the school’s media arts mission.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching photography, visual arts, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of photography techniques and digital photography/editing.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school students.
• NMPED teaching license/certification preferred; qualified candidates with professional photography experience are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to helping students succeed.

Position: 0.50 FTE or 1.00 FTE
Location: New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
Start Date: As soon as possible

Join NMAMA and help students discover their creative voice through photography!