Video, Film, and Digital Media Teacher

The Lawrenceville School • Lawrenceville, NJ

2h • $50,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Lawrenceville School announces an opening for a full time Video, Film, and Digital Media teacher. We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and high school students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. The visual arts department provides a supportive environment for students to explore visual communication with curiosity, and expression. Student work enriches the visual culture of the School and prompts community engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, Digital Media, Communication, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least three years high school teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with video production tools, editing software, and digital media platforms. (especially Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses in Filmmaking
• Demonstrated success fostering student creativity and critical media literacy
• Demonstrated success facilitating collaborative, student-centered classes
• Demonstrated success in providing timely, effective student feedback
• Demonstrated dedication to working with high-school students.
• Experience with project-based learning and multimedia instruction.
• Demonstrated success working as a part of a high-performing team
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as needed and appropriate.
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Google suite and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections/two to three preps per trimester (approximately 50 students).
• Two seasons of coaching or equivalent co-curricular commitment, including at least one season of interscholastic coaching (or the equivalent).
• Serve as advisor for the L10; Lawrenceville’s student produced video news channel.
• Responsible for curriculum design and documentation.
• Advise five to eight students.
• One evening a week of “House duty,” providing supervision in a student residence from 6-11:30 pm.
• Faculty who reside in School-provided housing are expected to spend eight years living in one of the residential houses at some point in their career; although not necessarily starting their first year.
• Chaperone a weekend activity (dance, coffee house, etc.) at least once per term.
• Work within the department and in the broader school to foster community and belonging.
• Work professionally and cooperatively within the visual arts department, the School, and the broader Lawrenceville community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees