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Media Teaching Artist, Fall 2026

San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

Mid level

Part-Time, Temporary September–December, 14 weeks; Program from September 14–December 17 20 hours/week, Mon–Thu, 2–7pm Direct Supervisor: Associate Director of Programs Hourly rate: $32/hour Location: This position is in…

Skills: Media Production, Youth Mentorship, Curriculum Development, Project Management, Film Production

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Media Teaching Artist, Fall 2026

BAYCAT

San Francisco, California, United States • On-site

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  • Temporary
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~20 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Co-lead project-based film production courses for youth ages 11-18, providing mentorship and instructional guidance. Manage the full production process from conception to completion while maintaining a supportive, inclusive, and anti-racist learning environment.

Requirements

Requires 1-3 years of experience in youth-based facilitation or teaching and proficiency in media/film production equipment. Candidates should be detail-oriented project managers with a commitment to inclusive values and a preference for Adobe Premiere Pro skills.

Full job description

Part-Time, Temporary

September–December, 14 weeks; Program from September 14–December 17

20 hours/week, Mon–Thu, 2–7pm

Direct Supervisor: Associate Director of Programs

Hourly rate: $32/hour

Location: This position is in-person at the BAYCAT office, where we hold afterschool youth programming Monday-Thursday.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Associate Director of Programs, the Media Teaching Artist role is responsible for co-leading project-based film production courses for youth ages 11 - 18 in Fall 2026. We’re seeking a creative, consistent, and resourceful media producer and educator.

📽️ What we do:

  • Empower 200+ young creators yearly, guiding them through the media-making process.
  • Collaborate with 250+ partners, bridging the digital divide for 4,700+ youths over 17 years.
  • Provide paid media arts training for young people while creating stories that progress social justice.

The Media Teaching Artist will provide mentorship in media production in the afterschool youth program; curriculum development & ideation; and youth project management, collaboration, & team building.

All team members are expected to understand and embrace our mission statement, in particular how it is reflected in our commitment to respect and represent diverse ideas, races, genders, sexualities, abilities, cultures, religions, and traditions. Team members are to work in a manner that is consistent with this commitment and work to interrupt behaviors that hinder our diversity and inclusion efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Mentorship - 60%

  • Lead instruction of two media production courses, one intro and one advanced, using existing BAYCAT curriculum.
  • Design project-based learning timelines and manage youth progress through benchmarks
  • Act as a mentor to middle school and high school aged youth and support training efforts
  • Build trust and a culture of accountability and model emotionally intelligent communication
  • Collaborate closely with the Acadio team to provide an interactive and collaborative learning environment
  • Model and support BAYCAT’s mission and values

Producing & Project Management - 20%

  • Ensure that all youth projects are properly realized from conception to completion, in a timely fashion for sharing with the BAYCAT community (family, friends, staff, funders, Board, external stakeholders, etc.) by the end of the term
  • Manage class timelines using master planning calendar template, on BAYCAT’s Google calendar, and using Google Drive and other tools and keep the whole team up to date with all projects’ status and development progress
  • Engage in youth orientation, family communications, and group project support
  • Respond to parent and caregiver emails and phone calls promptly, warmly and professionally
  • Act as “executive” producer and client liaison (when applicable) when on production
  • Participate in group feedback sessions and provide feedback that is appropriate for youth based on their social-emotional and artistic development and learning styles and that aligns with clients' needs and BAYCAT's values of compassion and equity
  • Build and maintain good relationships with clients, partners (funders, guest speakers), community members, and interns
  • Help create and document learning activities and share on social media

Curriculum Development & Ideation - 10%

  • Integrate existing media production curriculum into daily planning and instruction
  • Instruct and guide youth through the complete production process (pre-production, production, post-production).
  • Attend meetings and meet lesson preparation deadlines in advance of instructional days
  • Stay current in regards to creative ideas to keep the media production processes fresh and engaging for youth

Collaboration & Team Building - 10%

  • Demonstrate and report on deliverables and outcomes with support from the Associate Director of Programs and Development Team
  • Collaborate closely with filmmaking mentors for possible crossover between projects, use of equipment, and scheduling
  • Collaborate with BAYCAT team members to continue to ensure the curriculum and learning environment aligns with anti-racist and neuro affirming BAYCAT culture and practices
  • Reflect and engage in your own anti-racist journey and professional development individually and with the team
  • Engage and participate in BAYCAT team building activities, which may include team meetings, retreats, and other organizational gatherings, when schedule allows

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1-3 years of facilitation and/or teaching experience in youth-based settings (ie, educator, afterschool, teaching artist).
  • Experience with and/or interest in learning how to create inclusive learning environments for youth with disabilities and social emotional support needs
  • Media/film production experience and handling of basic equipment.
  • Is detail-oriented and a strong project manager.
  • Would have a creative approach to teaching and a warm, patient demeanor.
  • Is knowledgeable of current trends in media production; the demands of the professional field; and the tools, technologies, and resources inherent to the discipline.
  • Passion for using media as a tool to create positive community impact.
  • Is a fierce team player.
  • Commitment to personal and professional growth and alignment with BAYCAT's anti-racist and inclusive values.
  • Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by clicking the Apply for This Job button on the top right corner and be sure to attach a cover letter, resume and a lesson plan sample for which you were the sole or a primary writer. No phone calls, please.

EOE. We strive for a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Related keywords

Media ProductionFilm ProductionAdobe Premiere ProYouth DevelopmentTeaching ArtistCurriculum DevelopmentProject-Based LearningSocial JusticeAnti-RacismNeuro-AffirmingPre-productionProductionPost-productionDigital DivideMentorshipInclusive Education

About BAYCAT

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BAYCAT is an innovative nonprofit media production company that exists to address systemic racism through storytelling.

Industry
Media Production
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn followers
2,656

EMPOWER YOUTH. TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES. ONE STORY AT A TIME. BAYCAT is a non profit social enterprise that educates, empowers and employs San Francisco underserved youth in digital media. Visit www.baycat.org/baycat-studio to find out how you can hire our Studio and our graduates to create your promotional video and branding materials. We’re creating pathways from education to employment. We empower underserved kids by teaching them technical digital skills. In the process, they develop the support and confidence they need to succeed in life. Mission BAYCAT educates, empowers and employs youth and young adults to produce digital media that tells their unique stories and engages them to positively transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Vision BAYCAT believes that every person’s story matters. We envision a world where media and technology facilitate the telling and the hearing of stories from the broadest possible range of experiences in a way that moves people to create positive change in their communities.

Offices: 2415 3rd Street, #230, San Francisco, CA 94107, US

MarketingBrandingMedia Productionand Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentDigital Media
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About BAYCAT

LinkedInVisit site

BAYCAT is an innovative nonprofit media production company that exists to address systemic racism through storytelling.

Industry
Media Production
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn followers
2,656

EMPOWER YOUTH. TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES. ONE STORY AT A TIME. BAYCAT is a non profit social enterprise that educates, empowers and employs San Francisco underserved youth in digital media. Visit www.baycat.org/baycat-studio to find out how you can hire our Studio and our graduates to create your promotional video and branding materials. We’re creating pathways from education to employment. We empower underserved kids by teaching them technical digital skills. In the process, they develop the support and confidence they need to succeed in life. Mission BAYCAT educates, empowers and employs youth and young adults to produce digital media that tells their unique stories and engages them to positively transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Vision BAYCAT believes that every person’s story matters. We envision a world where media and technology facilitate the telling and the hearing of stories from the broadest possible range of experiences in a way that moves people to create positive change in their communities.

Offices: 2415 3rd Street, #230, San Francisco, CA 94107, US

MarketingBrandingMedia Productionand Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentDigital Media
View all jobs at BAYCAT

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