TEACHING INTERN
Main objective
To support our current and incoming students for the coming semesters (October-December 2023 and January-April 2024)
This role requires experience in content creation and social media engagement, and works closely with the Director of Educational Programming to develop curricula and project-based activities.
Specifics
20 hours per week
Minimum: two-week workshop Leader; Preferable: three-month media course leader
In-person: in our Labs in Greece (Athens and/or Lesvos), and in Poland (Krakow)
This position is unpaid, and suitable for those interested in volunteering to passionately give back by teaching their honed media creation skills.
Teaching experience is desirable, but not required. Training in our ReFOCUS teaching and learning methodology will be provided.
Media Creation skills and experience can also vary, and will determine skill level placement
Main instruction is delivered in English, but language skills in Farsi, Arabic, French and Ukrainian are a plus.
PURPOSE
We are looking for part-time and full-time media skills teachers and workshop leaders to deliver instruction in a hands-on, project-based environment in our media labs in Greece and Poland.
Our teaching method in all ReFOCUS Labs is based upon a “learn by doing” methodology, which assists students in learning new skills and quickly developing new media for their growing portfolios. Every week we create new content, which is shared on our social media as well as with international industry media partners.
We are a volunteer-led organisation priding itself on employing former students from within the community. As a small charity, we don't have a huge budget for staff- but we do have access to inspiring stories, powerful imagery and an energetic team of colleagues and amazing groups of students from around the world. We’re looking for motivated media creators to help our students master their existing skills, and introduce them to new workflows they may never have thought of exploring.
You will work closely with our current staff of teaching-artists and will be mentored by our cofounder and director of educational programming who has two decades of teaching experience in a multitude of educational settings.
This is an exciting opportunity to really give back with your skills, and to join a full-spectrum community of teaching artists that include Academy Award nominees, industry professionals as well as highly motivated young media creators and students from around the world.
Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re sure your skills can enhance our community and change the lives of our students.
SPECIALISATIONS
(our courses and workshops are based off strengths, passions, and skill levels of our teaching-artists)
Photography (mobile, and professional cameras)
Filmmaking (documentary and narrative); ideation, pre-production, production, post-production
Graphic Design (analog and digital)
Sound Design (production and post-production workflows)
Visual Effects and Graphic Programs
RESPONSIBILITY
Co-create daily teaching lessons and energetic activities for students at varied skill levels
Lead hands-on lessons assisting students to engage with both theoretical and practical workflows
Guide and mentor students to engage with the “art” and “science” of specific media workflows
Assist students in their independent media creation, and portfolio development
Support students in both individual and small group settings
Provide regular and consistent feedback for students as they navigate new media workflows
Document classroom activities to be published on our social media accounts and website
Engage with our marketing and fundraising teams to help spread our mission
Participation in weekly organizational and teacher meetings to further develop strategies
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Media creation skills and experience on a university or industry level are not necessary, but encouraged. Self-taught creators are more than encouraged to apply
A diversity of skills in multiple specialisation is preferred, but not required. We’ll place you appropriately based on your skills and experience
Teaching experience is not required, yet is a wonderful plus. ReFOCUS provides teacher-training and strategy sessions in working with impacted communities
Most important is a passion to teach and co-create with your students and our collective team
Being eager to work within a small team, as well as lead independently when necessary
Communicate regularly with other members of our team, both locally and globally