Teaching Assistant

The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture; California (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture is looking for creative individuals to fill the role of Teaching Assistant (TA). TAs will work closely with youth aged 9-18 in various media arts workshops. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom setup, providing technical and mentoring support, and managing digital class files. The part-time, non-exempt position offers compensation starting at $20 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience with Google Drive and communication skills, and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Experience with Google suites including Google Drive.
• Basic understanding of storytelling structure and principles of design/art.
• Comfortable working with youth in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom set‑up and breakdown including material distribution.
• Provide technical support to students and the lead teaching artist.
• Maintain digital class files on individual devices.

Skills

Experience with Google suites including Google Drive

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Basic knowledge of digital SLR cameras and studio lighting

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Experience with Procreate, Flip A Clip, and Dragonframe

Job description

Venice Arts is seeking creative individuals with an interest in education to serve as Teaching Assistants (TA). TAs are important in our Media Arts and Mentoring program; they provide support to Lead Teaching Artists and work closely with youth ages 9-18.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom set‑up and breakdown including material distribution during class
• Provide technical support to students and the lead teaching artist
• Provide mentoring support and feedback to students 1:1 and in small groups
• Maintain digital class files on individual devices and Google Drive

Qualifications

• Experience with Google suites including Google Drive
• Basic understanding of storytelling structure and principles of design/art
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of digital SLR cameras and studio lighting equipment
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Procreate, Flip A Clip, and Dragonframe is a plus

Candidates should be organized and motivated, and be comfortable with working with youth in a community‑based setting. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives, and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all students. We strongly prefer candidates who are interested in building a sustained relationship with Venice Arts and who consider education a part of their professional plan.

Schedule

• Art Explorers | July 6-31 | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
• Mixed Media: Made in LA | July 6-17 | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm
• Photo Mix | July 6-17 | Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm
• Video Editing Experiments | July 6-17 | Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm
• Seeing Light | July 20-31 | Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm

Preference is given for candidates who can assist more than one of these workshops.

Compensation

This is a part time, non exempt, hourly position starting at $20/hour.

Application Requirements

Please fill out an application and attach a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant skills and experiences, and list the workshops you are interested in and available to support. No phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins, please.