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CALL FOR MEDIA ARTS INSTRUCTORS
HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Overview and Requirements
The Hollywood Entertainment Museum (HEM) is currently seeking afterschool instructors to teach students:

VIDEO PRODUCTION
AUDIO PRODUCTION
DRAWING/ANIMATION
SCRIPTWRITING

Tech classes utilize MAC computers in a state-of-the-art classroom. Some positions are open immediately. The program is located at the Hollywood Media Arts Academy, a Community Day School operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, which encompasses media arts education in acting, screenwriting, music production, video production and dance. Instructors teach students two days a week during the hours of 1:30 - 3:30 pm onsite in the media district of Hollywood, near Highland Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd. The program provides technical training to at-risk high school students who are dropouts, credit deficient or on probation. It is a small learning community with an average student class size of 15-20.

Instructors are required to create an 8-week unit (with an objective for each day written into their course´s syllabus), leading to a project-based outcome for students at the conclusion of the eight weeks. Eight week units are able to be repeated to new students throughout the year, or teachers can elect to create an advanced class that furthers content and training in a particular media arts subject. Beyond direct instruction, teachers are required to create pre-, post- and midterm tests, take attendance and attend all HEM meetings/trainings. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH AT RISK YOUTH AND THE POPULATION THE SCHOOL SERVES.

Application Process
1. Submit the following items to the Education Department at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum via email:

A cover letter that addresses your interest, skills and relevant background
A resume that outlines your teaching background and experience
Names, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references

Note: If called for an interview, be prepared to bring: Three samples from your portfolio as a teaching artist or professional. These can be scanned images, digital photographs or electronic documents.

2. Cover letter and resume will be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews with the Director of Education. A qualified applicant may be contacted prior to the submission deadline for interviewing and hiring.

3. Chosen applicants will be selected based on availability, need, interview and qualifications. Selected applicants will be offered immediate employment, or be placed on a hirable list for upcoming work.

Submission Deadline
Open until filled

Pay
Current pay is $25/hour

Submit to
Kenton Haleem, Director of Education and Development at khaleem@hollywoodmuseum.com

For information contact
Kenton Haleem at 323-960-4802

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