Job Title:  Cantab Advisor
Reports To:  CHS Principal 

Position Type:  Supplemental 
 

Job Summary:

The Cantab Advisor oversees the planning, development, production, and distribution of the school yearbook. The advisor guides a student-led team in capturing and preserving the school year through photography, writing, design, and editing, while ensuring timely production and adherence to school and district policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor students in the yearbook staff.
• Oversee all phases of yearbook production: planning, content creation, layout, editing, and publishing.
• Teach students principles of journalism, photography, graphic design, and ethical storytelling.
• Coordinate with the school administration, faculty, and outside vendors (such as publishers or photography studios).
• Develop and maintain a production schedule to meet publishing deadlines.
• Ensure yearbook content adheres to school policies and reflects diverse student representation.
• Manage yearbook budget, including fundraising efforts and sales tracking.
• Promote yearbook sales throughout the school community.
• Maintain and manage photographic equipment and digital design tools (as applicable).
• Attend school events (as needed) to supervise coverage and/or gather content.
• Facilitate regular meetings and work sessions with yearbook staff.
• Provide an inclusive and supportive environment for student creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio teaching certificate.
• Experience or strong interest in journalism, photography, graphic design, or publishing preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to mentor and work collaboratively with students.
• Knowledge of digital yearbook software (e.g., Jostens, Herff Jones, Balfour) is a plus.
• Commitment to representing the student body fairly and respectfully.

Work Environment:

• Duties performed both during and outside of regular school hours.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required to cover school events.