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Job Overview

The Photography Instructor plays a crucial role in the Be Strong After School Club, fostering students' creativity and technical skills in photography. This position involves teaching students the fundamentals of photography, including camera operation, composition, lighting, and editing techniques. The instructor will develop engaging lesson plans, conduct hands-on sessions, and guide students in creating their own photographic projects. Additionally, the instructor will encourage students to express themselves through visual art, promoting self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. The ideal candidate will have strong instructional abilities, a passion for photography, and the ability to inspire and mentor young learners.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop a structured photography curriculum
• Maintain and care for photography equipment
• Teach digital editing software basics
• Organize photo shoots and field trips
• Prepare students for photography exhibitions
• Collaborate with other program staff
• Adapt teaching methods for diverse learners
• Keep up with current photography trends
• Ensure safe practices in all activities
• Document student progress and achievements
• Submit timely reports and payment documentation
• Participate in program events and parent meetings
• Complete any required training before the deadline (as provided by the onboarding process or your direct supervisor upon hire).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma required; associates degree preferred
• 1-2 years of work experience with children in the specialized area of photography.
• Approved/Hired by MDCPS
• Must be able to pass Level II Background check on MDCPS or BCPS
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Creole) beneficial
• Certification or training with special needs children preferred
• Proficiency in digital photography techniques and equipment
• Strong knowledge of photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Experience integrating social-emotional learning into instruction
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to work with diverse youth populations
• Familiarity with various photography styles (e.g., portrait, landscape, documentary)
• Demonstrates high integrity and excellence in work
• Capable of working in various situations and with different age groups
• Adheres to all program policies and procedures

 Competencies:

The ideal Photography Instructor combines technical know-how with creativity, teaching camera skills, lighting, and digital editing effectively. Simplify complex concepts, adjust to different learning styles, and manage lessons and equipment efficiently. The instructor will inspire artistic growth, values cultural diversity, and tackle challenges. The instructor will integrate social-emotional learning, prioritize safety, and stay current with new know-hows. Will collaborate well with staff and parents. Foster an engaging environment that nurtures students' artistic and personal growth.

Characteristics Strongly Desired:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure your own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization. Treat students with respect and be an example. Develop rapport with students by exercising prudent judgment.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of schools, community organizations and individual clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that support the sustainability of the
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track
• Replicate Core Values: Implement core values for all tasks and activities within the

Physical Demands:

This position is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hiring is contingent to references and Level II background screening and Sex Offender background check successfully passed