High School Part-time Filmmaking Teacher

Overview

Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1958, the school emphasizes diversity as fundamental to education and offers field studies, social innovation, and other signature experiences. The school is currently accepting applications for the  school year.

Position
:
Part-time Filmmaking Faculty (August 11 – December 18)

Schedule
:
Monday–Thursday 8:30–10:00 a.m.;
Friday 8:30–9:30 a.m.

Reports to
:
Performing Arts Department Chair

Salary
: $68,000–$111,588 (compensation prorated for teaching term and part-time hours)

Sequoyah School seeks a dynamic educator to teach in its expressive and collaborative Arts program, adding a new filmmaking course. The faculty member will inspire students to explore visual storytelling, cinematic history, and technical production through hands-on, student-centered learning. The ideal candidate will support student voice, foster creative risk-taking, and contribute to a vibrant learning community aligned with Sequoyah’s mission.

• Teach 1 section of a high school Filmmaking course (covering introductory through narrative production)
• Guide students through all stages of the creative process, including screenwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, and post-production editing
• Manage and maintain the school s filmmaking equipment inventory, cameras, lighting/audio gear, and digital editing software
• Facilitate opportunities for students to showcase their work, such as community screenings, assemblies, or external student film festivals
• Attend relevant department meetings and professional development days

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and experience teaching filmmaking, video production, or digital media arts
• Bachelor s degree in Film Production, Cinema Studies, Media Arts, or related field required; MFA or master s degree preferred
• Technical proficiency with DSLR/cinema cameras, lighting kits, sound recording equipment, and industry-standard non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve)
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and teaching from an inclusive, anti-racist standpoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit
• Demonstrated interest in inquiry-based, experiential, project-based learning, and competency-based assessment
• A portfolio of personal work and student work

For more information about Sequoyah School and our hiring process, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Sequoyah School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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