Teaching Assistant

True West Teaching Assistants support TWFC’s education and community engagement programs. TWFC offers in-school, after-school, and summer filmmaking classes to students in various settings throughout Sonoma County. TWFC Teaching Assistants support Lead Teaching Artists to provide engaging, rich, and unique creative experiences for students grades K-12. The programs deliver high-quality, standards-based curriculum, exposing the community to filmmaking from a range of cultures. TWFC provides opportunities for professional development and growth, in which TAs have the opportunity to become Lead Teaching Artists after assisting for several semesters and attending trainings and workshops hosted by TWFC Lead Teaching Artists. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Lead Teaching Artist in film classes for diverse student populations ranging from 6 years old to 17 years old
• Guide student film crews to develop a 3-Act story for their films
• Build student crew shot list using template
• Edit student short films using WeVideo software
• Assist LTA in classroom management
• Set up and break down film equipment for student crews
• Set up and break down any class-related equipment
• Support students for various film and community building activities
• Supervise groups of approximately 5 students during film production
• Supervise groups of approximately 5 students during film editing
• Assist LTA for student film screenings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some filmmaking experience, including writing, production, and editing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school or community center with various community members, and with TWFC staff
• Ability to work patiently with and provide encouragement to young children
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include afternoons, evenings, and some weekends
• Have a commitment to diversity and proven ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Teaching experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required

to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel

objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and

reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25

pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance

vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low

to moderate, with occasional high levels of noise.