Video Production Teaching Artist — Part-Time Mentorship

Bay Area Video Coalition, Inc; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Beat – Teaching Artist (Video Production) in Oakland, CA, invites applications for part-time teaching roles starting August 2026. The program supports students (grades 3–12) in camera operation, audio, editing, interviewing, and showrunning skills.

Teaching artists train and mentor students, deliver curriculum, and collaborate with the Education Director. The role offers opportunities for increased hours and leadership within a growing nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies or related field is preferred.
• Ability and passion for working with diverse, inner-city teenagers.
• In-depth working knowledge of the three stages of video production.
• Editing experience in Adobe Premiere (or animation software)

Responsibilities

• Work with diverse, inner-city youth from Oakland schools as they learn beginner filmmaking or animation.
• Plan, deliver, and refine curriculum as part of the teaching team.
• Participate in Professional Development and Staff Trainings.
• Follow data and attendance tracking procedures and complete monthly progress reports for Youth Beat.
• Lead and complete media projects with students for paying clients through YB Pro and access professional production gear.

Skills

Teen engagement

Curriculum planning

Video production basics

Student mentoring

Creative storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Animation software

Job description

Youth Beat – Teaching Artist (Video Production) in Oakland, CA, invites applications for part-time teaching roles starting August 2026. The program supports students (grades 3–12) in camera operation, audio, editing, interviewing, and showrunning skills.

Teaching artists train and mentor students, deliver curriculum, and collaborate with the Education Director. The role offers opportunities for increased hours and leadership within a growing nonprofit.