High School Part-time Filmmaking Teacher

Location: Pasadena, California | Type: Part Time | Salary: $68,000-$111,588 (prorated for teaching term and part-time hours)

About the role

Sequoyah School seeks a dynamic educator to teach in its expressive and collaborative Arts program through a new filmmaking course. This 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 grounded in Sequoyah’s mission.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience teaching filmmaking, video production, or digital media arts
• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Cinema Studies, Media Arts, or a related field (MFA or master’s degree preferred)

Qualifications

• 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
• Portfolio of personal work and student work

About Sequoyah School

Founded in 1958, Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through curriculum while teachers guide problem-centered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The school’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart, and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its place-based program and signature experiences like Field Studies, the Social Innovation Program, Talking Leaves, and more.