Film, Media and Video Production Instructor

Film, Media & Video Production Instructor

YESPhilly Accelerated High School – Philadelphia, PA

Job Type: Part-Time, 11-Month Position

Schedule: Approximately 4 hours per week

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Join the YESPhilly Team!

YESPhilly Accelerated High School is seeking a creative, passionate, and student-centered Film, Media & Video Production Instructor to inspire the next generation of storytellers, filmmakers, and digital content creators. We serve opportunity youth ages 16–21 through a relationship-centered, trauma-informed, and competency-based educational model that prepares students for careers, postsecondary education, and lifelong success.

This is an exciting opportunity to help students develop technical skills, creative confidence, and professional portfolios while learning industry-relevant media production techniques.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach engaging, project-based courses in film, digital media, and video production.
Teach students the fundamentals of scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, lighting, directing, audio recording, editing, and post-production.
Instruct students using industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition), DaVinci Resolve, or comparable platforms.
Guide students in creating short films, documentaries, podcasts, public service announcements, social media content, and other multimedia projects.
Foster creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and professional communication skills.
Organize student showcases and portfolio presentations.
Build positive relationships with students while creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to expand real-world learning opportunities.
Maintain student records and participate in school meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in Film, Media Production, Communications, Digital Media, Education, or a related field.
Professional experience in filmmaking, television, broadcasting, digital media, photography, or video production is strongly preferred.
Experience working with high school-aged students is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
Passion for mentoring young people and helping students discover their creative potential.
Commitment to equity, relationship-building, and student success.

Preferred Skills

Video production and editing
Photography and digital imaging
Audio recording and podcast production
Motion graphics and animation
Social media content creation
Studio and field production
Live streaming and broadcasting
Portfolio development

Why YESPhilly?

At YESPhilly, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping students tell their stories, develop career-ready skills, and build portfolios that prepare them for employment or postsecondary opportunities. Our educators are collaborative, innovative, and committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience in film, media, or digital content creation and your interest in working with opportunity youth. We encourage creative professionals, educators, and industry practitioners who are passionate about mentoring young people to apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

School

Work Location: In person