Sound Design Instructor: Inspire Creativity & Growth

Options For All; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance or coverage

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off including holidays

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Options For All seeks a Sound Design Instructor to deliver hands-on curriculum in sound design, audio recording, and media production. You will guide students through studio projects and help them build technical skills, storytelling ability, and collaboration.

The role emphasizes inclusivity, dignity, and community impact. Join a mission-driven team offering 100% paid health coverage, retirement plan, travel support within the region, and generous paid time off; travel is required to serve

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in screenwriting, filmmaking, acting instruction, theater arts, or media production.
• Experience teaching or coaching acting, storytelling, scriptwriting, or film production in a classroom or community setting.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or supporting others in building new skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and other basic workplace technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach sound design, audio recording, podcast production, music production, sound effects creation, film scoring, audio editing, and mixing through hands-on, industry-informed instruction.
• Create engaging lesson plans and learning activities that help students develop technical audio skills, creative expression, storytelling abilities, and career readiness.
• Support students with individualized coaching, constructive feedback, and encouragement tailored to their strengths, goals, and learning styles.
• Guide students through the audio production process for studio projects, including recording, sound design, dialogue editing, music production, mixing, mastering, and final audio deliverables.
• Help students apply sound and music to film, digital media, podcasts, and other creative productions while fostering collaboration across production teams.
• Partner with team members to support student progress, vocational development, employment opportunities, and successful participation in studio and community-based experiences.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, confidence, communication, and teamwork.
• Support program documentation, audio equipment oversight, studio organization, and other responsibilities that help the program operate effectively and provide high-quality learning experiences.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Options For All seeks a Sound Design Instructor to deliver hands-on curriculum in sound design, audio recording, and media production. You will guide students through studio projects and help them build technical skills, storytelling ability, and collaboration.

The role emphasizes inclusivity, dignity, and community impact. Join a mission-driven team offering 100% paid health coverage, retirement plan, travel support within the region, and generous paid time off; travel is required to serve