CTE Digital Arts Instructor (Part-Time

District/Organization: Montcalm Area Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $48,136 – $101,715

Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Digital Arts Instructor – Part Time (.50 FTE)

Effective:
August 13, 2026

Certification/ Qualifications:

• Position does not require a Michigan Teaching Certificate, however, a minimum 4000 hours of recent/relevant work experience (within last 10 years) REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated experience in photography, videography, website design, podcast production, and social medial management REQUIRED.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate in multi-media related area (preferred).
• Valid Vocational Certificate in appropriate work area (preferred).
• Knowledge of how academics are integrated into the CTE curriculum.
• Proficiency with relevant industry software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students of varying diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Teaching certification or prior instructional experience, preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Word Press, web design platforms, audio editing software, and social media management tools.
• Experience mentoring students and managing creative projects aligning with curriculum needs.

Terms of Employment: Part – Time (.50 FTE), 185 Days, School Year Calendar

Job Goal: The Digital Arts Instructor will develop and teach engaging courses in photography, videography, website design, podcast production, and social media content creation. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop technical skills, creative expression, digital storytelling abilities, and professional media practices with creative technology while remaining student-focused and integrating CTE curriculum in the classroom. This position will combine hands-on instruction with project-based learning, while helping students build professional portfolios and real-world digital media experiences.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Instruction and Curriculum
  • Teach courses in Digital Photography, Videography and Video Editing, Website Design & Development, Podcast Production & Audio Editing, and Social Media Content Creation & Management.
  • Develop lesson plans, projects, and assessments aligned with CTE Program goals.
  • Provide instruction on industry-standard software, equipment, and production techniques.
  • Foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and digital communication skills.
  • Adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Photography and Videography
  • Teach camera operation, composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
  • Instruct students in photo and video editing techniques.
  • Supervise studio and field production projects.
  • Maintain photography and video equipment.
• Website Design
  • Teach website planning, design principles, user experience, and basic web development.
  • Guide students in creating and maintaining professional websites and digital portfolios.
  • Introduce current web technologies and best practices.
• Podcast Production
  • Teach podcast planning, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing.
  • Train students in audio production techniques and equipment usage.
  • Oversee student-created podcast projects from concept to distribution.
• Social Media & Digital Marketing
  • Teach social media content strategy, branding, audience engagement, and analytics.
  • Guide students with creating content for multiple platforms.
  • Promote responsible and ethical digital citizenship practices.
  • Assist with school, program, or organizational social media initiatives when appropriate.
• Student Support & Program Development
  • Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Encourage participation in competitions, exhibitions, showcases, and portfolio development.
  • Stay current with emerging trends in digital media and educational technology.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and improvements.

Other Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Strong understanding of digital storytelling and content creation.
• Ability to teach both technical and creative concepts.
• Knowledge of current and social…