Photography Instructor Greater Imperial Valley - Imperial, CA 92251 Apply Overview Salary Range $35.00 - $35.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Apply Description Photography Instructor (Part-Time) - Imperial Valley Make a Difference Today! 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. About the Role 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 & Compensation 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 What You'll Teach 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 . What You'll Do 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. What We're Looking For 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. Why Join Arc? 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. Share job details to