Photography Teacher

Photography Teacher

New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts (NMAMA)
FTE: 0.50 (M/W/Rotating Fridays) or 1.00 (M-F) | School Year: 2026–2027 (January 4, 2027)

New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and student-centered Photography Teacher to join our arts-focused school community. The successful candidate will teach photography to middle and high school students and help students develop their technical skills, artistic voice, creativity, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging photography courses for middle and high school students.
• Provide instruction in photography fundamentals, composition, lighting, digital photography, editing, and visual storytelling.
• Develop projects that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
• Teach students to use photography equipment and digital editing tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Support student exhibitions, portfolios, competitions, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student achievement and the school’s media arts mission.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching photography, visual arts, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of photography techniques and digital photography/editing.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and high school students.
• NMPED teaching license/certification preferred; qualified candidates with professional photography experience are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to helping students succeed.

Position: 0.50 FTE or 1.00 FTE
Location: New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
Start Date: As soon as possible

Join NMAMA and help students discover their creative voice through photography!