Podcast Instructor
About The Position
We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and dependable Podcast Instructor to lead an engaging, hands-on podcasting program for 7th- and 8th-grade students. The instructor will introduce students to podcasting and help them develop communication, storytelling, interviewing, and audio production skills. The role involves teaching podcast creation and audio storytelling, guiding students through the production of their own episodes, and fostering creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression. The instructor must be available for the full program schedule: November 2, 2026 through December 18, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Work is in person in Visalia, California.
Requirements
- Two years of podcast experience (required).
- Familiarity with podcast recording equipment and basic audio editing software.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Creative, patient, and dependable, and comfortable working with middle school students.
- Ability to explain technical concepts in a simple, engaging, age-appropriate manner.
- Comfort leading group activities and encouraging student participation.
- Must be available for the full program schedule.
- Ability to commute to Visalia, CA 93279 (required).
Nice To Haves
- Experience or knowledge in podcasting, audio production, broadcasting, digital media, or a related field.
- Previous teaching, mentoring, coaching, or youth program experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate lessons focused on podcast creation and audio storytelling.
- Introduce students to podcasting fundamentals, including planning, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing concepts.
- Teach students to develop podcast topics, organize ideas, and create engaging content.
- Guide students in interviewing techniques, public speaking, and effective communication.
- Demonstrate basic audio recording equipment, microphones, and editing software.
- Facilitate hands-on activities in which students create and produce their own podcast episodes.
- Encourage creativity, collaboration, teamwork, and self-expression.
- Adapt lessons to different skill levels and learning styles.
- Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and constructive feedback.
- Promote responsible digital media practices and appropriate content creation.
- Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Arrive on time and be prepared for each scheduled session.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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