Location: Canton High School - Canton, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-time

 

Canton High School seeks a highly qualified and DESE-certified full-time Visual Arts/Video Production teacher. The ideal candidate will have expertise in video production, editing with Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premier, and experience, or willingness to learn. Experience using a multi-cam studio set-up is preferred. The current courses teach students the fundamentals of video production through hands-on projects, fostering creativity, and preparing them for future opportunities in digital media communication.

 

Current Teaching Assignment and Professional Responsibilities:

• Courses: Video Production I, Video Production II, and upon teacher approval, a limited number of independent study students. These courses are a mix of semester and full year sections. 

• Use of Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premier for video editing and post-production.

• Lead students in the use of a multi-cam studio for live production, switching, and multi-camera setups (Mackie Audioboard, Blackmagic Switcher, Character Generator, and Newtek replay system).

• Develop curriculum aligned with the MA Visual Arts and Media Arts standards, incorporating storytelling, videography, sound design, and lighting.

• Provide hands-on training in camera operation, video editing, and production workflow. Oversee student projects, providing feedback and mentorship to help students improve their skills.

• Collaborate with the Canton Cable Company and CPS Tech staff to maintain and troubleshoot studio equipment, ensuring all tools and software are up-to-date and functioning properly. 

• Collaborate with other faculty members to integrate video production across the school curriculum.

• Organize and supervise live broadcasts and recordings of school events (e.g. sports, assemblies, and performances).

• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in video production and media arts.

• Foster a creative and inclusive learning environment that encourages student innovation and collaboration.

• Collaborate with colleagues (general education and special education) and administration to best support the needs of all learners. 

• Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators

Additional Requirements:

• MA Certification required in the field of Visual Arts
• Prior experience preferred
• Masters degree preferred