Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer. 

Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a

context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School. 

We are honored to have been named 2023 Best Place to Work in SoCal by @bestcompaniesgroup. Our talented staff are the ones that made this happen and make this a great place to work every day. What makes this news even better? We're hiring! Come join our dedicated team!

Viewpoint School is currently seeking a Teacher of Film in the Middle and Upper Schools.

Primary Functions:

• Teach 5 classes total of MS and US film production electives. Classes meet for 70 minutes every other day.
• Help Create MS and US Film Assemblies
• Help facilitate and chaperone US Film productions and the Film IV Film Symposium
• Participate in Viewpoint Arts Festival by organizing and chaperoning student showcases
• Maintain equipment and studio space for video production and animation.
• Deliver constructive, frequent and individualized feedback on all stages of student productions

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Video Production or a related field
• At least 3 years of video production, filmmaking and/or Animation teaching experience
• Proficiency with technology including but not limited to Adobe Premier and Creative Suite; Final Cut Pro; iMovie; Pro Tools; and Davinci Resolve.
• Competency with basic word processing, educational technology, digital gradebooks, and facility with school website learning modalities including Google Suite.

Compensation: Anticipated compensation is $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to careers@viewpoint.org.