Film Instructor (Grades 6-12)

Film Instructor (Grades 6-12) The Artist Lab - 2.5 Irvine, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Contract $25 - $45 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Film Video shooting Final Cut Pro Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Teaching Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a Film Instructor to work with middle and high school students (grades 6-12), focusing on film production, storytelling, and portfolio development. This is a part-time, project-based role, with both in-person teaching in Irvine and online sessions. The pay range is based on teaching experience. Responsibilities

• Teach students film production fundamentals (storytelling, shot composition, editing)
• Guide students in short film projects from concept → filming → final cut
• Support portfolio development for art school / program applications (e.g. Film, Media, OCSA)
• Customize teaching based on each student's level and goals
• Provide structured feedback and help students refine their work Requirements
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience (film / media / art related)
• Background in Film, Media, or related field
• Strong understanding of:
• Story structure
• Visual storytelling
• Basic filming & editing (Premiere Pro / Final Cut preferred)
• Experience working with middle or high school students preferred
• Responsible, communicative, and able to guide students through projects Preferred (Strong Plus)
• Graduated from or currently attending top film programs (e.g. USC, UCLA, NYU, Calarts etc.)
• Experience guiding students in portfolio / audition preparation
• Real project or industry experience in filmmaking Schedule & Format
• Part-time / Project-based
• Flexible schedule (based on student assignments)

Combination of:

• In-person (Irvine location)
• Online teaching Compensation
• Competitive hourly / project-based pay
• Based on experience and background We are looking for instructors who can not only teach film skills, but also guide students in building meaningful projects and strong portfolios.

Pay:

$25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person