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Career Opportunit­ies at Outside The Lens

At Outside The Lens, we combine cutting-edge technology, trauma-informed practices, and restorative justice principles to create safe, supportive, and stimulating environments where young people can thrive.

If you share in our passion for creative expression and social impact, explore our job opportunities and apply today to join our team of seasoned educators, artists, and media professionals.

Our Values

Everyday, we work to create a world where the perspectives of the next generation are deeply valued, empowering them to pursue their unlimited creative potential for collective social change. These are the values we live and work by.

Drive Creative Impact

We foster bold and innovative solutions that drive lasting, positive change in our communities, sparking inspiration and empowerment in those we serve.

Embrace Change

We embrace change and flexibility, continuously learning from our experiences to better serve youth and the communities we work within, adapting swiftly to emerging needs and challenges.

Foster Agency & Activism

We help individuals feel empowered to take ownership and initiative in their actions and decisions. We champion self-advocacy, encouraging youth to identify challenges and drive positive change and impact in our community and beyond.

Amplify Youth Voices

We believe that every voice matters, especially the voices of young people. We provide a platform for youth to express themselves and be heard on issues that are important to them.

Create Sustainable Futures

We strive to create long-lasting positive change in the communities we serve, based on the need.  We focus on initiatives that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable for future generations.

Cultivate Belonging 

We foster a culture of trust, empathy, and respect—prioritizing the well-being and success of our colleagues, the communities we serve, and the individuals we support. We ensure that our programs, services, and opportunities are available to all individuals, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.

Open Positions

Media Arts Educator

Posted March 11, 2025

Position Description: Elementary/Teen/TAY Media Arts Educator

Please send cover letter and resume to: hr@outsidethelens.org

Outside the Lens is looking for a passionate and dedicated Elementary/Teen/TAY Media Arts Educator with a strong background in media arts. The ideal candidate should possess experience working with teens or adults in an educational setting. The Elementary/Teen/TAY Media Educator for OTL reports to the Elementary/Teen/TAY Program Manager and collaborates with other Teen/TAY media educators and partners to develop and deliver innovative curriculum to elementary, teens, and TAY youth throughout San Diego County. The Media Educator creates a learning environment centered around Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Practices, culturally responsive teaching and social-emotional learning.

Roles & Responsibilities

Program Implementation (40%)

  • Implements and communicates with classroom teachers/program partners for input and feedback
  • Incorporates best practices in teaching and learning, utilizing effective instructional techniques.
  • Coordinates and produces final exhibitions and other student presentations.
  • Attends other staff members exhibitions and events.

Program Development (40%)

  • Develops and documents curriculum for students aligned with program goals, outcomes, standards and varying interests and needs of students and community.
  • Keeps up to date with current happenings in Media Arts, attending professional development opportunities and sharing knowledge with the team.
  • Creates projects with corresponding lesson plans and detailed curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, OTL methodology and the OTL JEDI framework.
  • Utilizes and implements OTL assessments for planning and instruction.
  • Develops innovative lessons and projects as part of programming.
  • Meets regularly with teams and co-develops roles and responsibilities within teams.

Program Administration (20%)

  • Manages material and equipment setup
  • Ensures collection of media releases, attendance and other deliverables, as well as organization of student work.
  • Implements each program’s pre and post-evaluation (mid-eval when applicable), ensuring program outcomes are being met.
  • Submits digital deliverables and program data at the culmination of each program.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Degree or experience working in the field with photography, video or film production, graphic design, or other areas of media arts.
  • Experience teaching or working with youth, adults, or educators in a learning environment.
  • Experience working with or an interest in working with teens from a variety of communities.
  • This position may require work outside of business hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • This position requires being on site in the office and the ability to get to various locations in San Diego County.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skilled in leading program development, implementation and administration.
  • Skilled in effective classroom management techniques and strategies.
  • Skilled with best practices in teaching and learning, including curriculum development aligned with program goals.
  • Ability to coordinate final exhibitions, build sustainable partnerships, and support program promotion.
  • Skilled in aligning to curriculum standards and program outcomes.
  • Ability to lead team meetings, co-develop roles and responsibilities, and foster a collaborative work environment.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general job responsibilities and is not inclusive of all everyday duties the employee is expected to perform.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • After school
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

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We Are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Outside The Lens is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, including related to hairstyle, color, creed, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of Outside The Lens are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Outside The Lens recognizes the value and diverse abilities that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace. The Organization is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment that promotes equal opportunities for all employees. To ensure the full participation and engagement of qualified individuals with disabilities, Outside The Lens will provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their job. We aim to remove barriers and promote equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Outside The Lens prohibits unlawful discrimination against any job applicant, employee or unpaid intern by any employee of Outside The Lens, including supervisors and coworkers.