Photography Instructor

Photography Instructor

Greater Imperial Valley - Imperial, CA 92251

Do you have a passion for photography and enjoy helping young people express their creativity? Are you excited about teaching students how to capture the world through a camera lens?

If so — we want to meet YOU!

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through engaging enrichment programs that serve youth across Southern California, including the Imperial Valley. We value our instructors and provide the support, training, and resources they need to create meaningful learning experiences for students.

Our Enrichment Instructors work directly with students to build new skills, encourage creativity, and introduce them to exciting interests and potential career pathways.

Arc Experience is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Photography Instructor to lead hands-on photography enrichment classes for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the Imperial Valley.

This is a part-time position with opportunities to work Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has photography knowledge or experience and is comfortable adapting lessons for students across different age groups and skill levels.

You'll lead engaging classes that introduce students to photography fundamentals while encouraging them to develop their own creative style. Arc provides curriculum support, training, and classroom management resources to help you succeed.

• Schedule:
  
  Opportunities available Monday–Friday
• Hours:
  
  Part-time; hours vary based on assigned classes and school sites
• Pay Rate: $35/hour while teaching | $22/hour for meetings, training, or other non-teaching time
• Location:
  
  School sites throughout Imperial Valley
• Position Type:
  Part-Time
• Student Ages:
  Elementary School through High School
• Travel:
  Must be comfortable traveling between assigned school sites throughout the Imperial Valley

Students will explore photography through engaging, hands-on lessons that may include:

• Photography fundamentals and camera basics
• Composition, framing, lighting, and perspective
• Portrait, landscape, and action photography
• Visual storytelling and creative expression
• Introduction to digital photography
• Photo editing and basic post-production concepts
• Developing creative photography projects
• Exploring careers and educational pathways in photography and visual media

Lessons will be adapted to meet the needs and abilities of elementary, middle, and high school students.

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate photography lessons.
• Teach students foundational photography techniques and creative concepts.
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage students to experiment, collaborate, and develop their own creative style.
• Manage classroom activities and student participation.
• Travel between assigned school sites throughout the Imperial Valley.
• Attend required training sessions and occasional team meetings.
• Follow Arc Experience curriculum expectations, safety procedures, and program guidelines.

• Experience or a strong background in photography.
• Passion for sharing photography and creative arts with young people.
• Comfortable working with students ranging from elementary through high school.
• Ability to confidently lead and manage a classroom.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel between school sites.
• Monday–Friday availability preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth, teaching, coaching, mentoring, or leading enrichment programs is preferred.
• Professional photography experience or education in photography, visual arts, media, or a related field is a plus.

• Earn $35/hour while teaching.
• Share your passion for photography with the next generation.
• Work with students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
• Gain valuable teaching and youth-development experience.
• Receive training, curriculum support, and classroom management resources.
• Build meaningful connections with students throughout the Imperial Valley.
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on creating engaging educational experiences for youth.