Coach (Prop 28): Photography Coach - James Lick High School at East Side High School District
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
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
Qualifications/Certifications: • Professional photographer or visual artist with demonstrated expertise in the photographic arts • Strong understanding of current trends, technologies, and professional standards in photography and visual communication • Ability to teach career-readiness skills such as portfolio development, self-promotion, networking, and entrepreneurship • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Experience working with youth, especially teenagers, preferred
Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications/Certifications: • Professional photographer or visual artist with demonstrated expertise in the photographic arts • Strong understanding of current trends, technologies, and professional standards in photography and visual communication • Ability to teach career-readiness skills such as portfolio development, self-promotion, networking, and entrepreneurship • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Experience working with youth, especially teenagers, preferred
Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.
- 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
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
Application Deadline
4/30/2027 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/1/2026
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
Category I: $3,402 Stipend
Category I: $3,402 Stipend
Add'l Salary Info
Fall Stipend Paid on 11/10/2026; Winter Stipend Paid on 2/10/2027; Spring Paid on 5/10/2027
Length of Work Year
Fall Season: August 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026; Winter Season: November 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027; Spring Season: February 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Employment Type
Part Time
Position Length
Seasonal
Days/Hours
As agreed upon with Instructor
Position Location
James Lick High School