East Side High School District
East Side High School District is hiring: Coach (Prop 28): Photography Coach - I
East Side High School District, San Jose, CA, US, 95199
About the Employer
As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Photography Coach that enhances student learning by bringing professional expertise and diverse creative perspectives into the high school Visual Arts program. This position extends instruction beyond the classroom teacher's expertise by engaging students with a working professional in photography and visual media. Through workshops, demonstrations, and collaborative projects, the Photography Coach provides students with access to specialized technical skills, real-world applications, and authentic artistic experiences that promote equity, cultural inclusion, and deeper artistic understanding. In addition, the Photography Coach introduces students to professional industry standards, helping them develop the practical knowledge and self-marketing skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive creative industries.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
Key Tasks/Duties:
"• Demonstrates specialized photographic techniques, tools, and processes used by professionals in the field.
• Model and teach industry-standard practices, including digital workflows, portfolio presentation, file management, and copyright awareness.
• Lead hands-on sessions connecting technical learning with expressive, conceptual, and career-related development
• Provide guidance on professionalism, branding, and self-promotion in photography and visual media
• Introduce students to diverse photographic genres, creative careers, and real-world applications of visual storytelling
• Collaborate with Visual Arts teachers to align workshops with curriculum goals and learning outcomes
• Encourage student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering confidence in presenting and marketing their work
• Support an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and voices in the arts
As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Photography Coach that enhances student learning by bringing professional expertise and diverse creative perspectives into the high school Visual Arts program. This position extends instruction beyond the classroom teacher's expertise by engaging students with a working professional in photography and visual media. Through workshops, demonstrations, and collaborative projects, the Photography Coach provides students with access to specialized technical skills, real-world applications, and authentic artistic experiences that promote equity, cultural inclusion, and deeper artistic understanding. In addition, the Photography Coach introduces students to professional industry standards, helping them develop the practical knowledge and self-marketing skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive creative industries.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Key Tasks/Duties:
"• Demonstrates specialized photographic techniques, tools, and processes used by professionals in the field.
• Model and teach industry-standard practices, including digital workflows, portfolio presentation, file management, and copyright awareness.
• Lead hands-on sessions connecting technical learning with expressive, conceptual, and career-related development
• Provide guidance on professionalism, branding, and self-promotion in photography and visual media
• Introduce students to diverse photographic genres, creative careers, and real-world applications of visual storytelling
• Collaborate with Visual Arts teachers to align workshops with curriculum goals and learning outcomes
• Encourage student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering confidence in presenting and marketing their work
• Support an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and voices in the arts