As a Photography Teacher, you will need to master following:

• determine image composition
• maintain photographic equipment
• select photographic equipment
• select photos
• set up photographic equipment

More generally, a photography teacher is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• apply teaching strategies
• assess students
• assist students in their learning
• assist students with equipment
• consult students on learning content
• demonstrate when teaching
• develop a coaching style
• encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• lighting techniques
• manage student relationships
• observe student's progress
• perform classroom management
• photographic lenses
• photographic processing techniques
• prepare lesson content

It also helps to know the following:

• create artificial light
• develop educational activities
• edit negatives
• edit photographs
• facilitate teamwork between students
• manage resources for educational purposes
• measure light levels
• operate a camera
• rinse photographic film
• select auxiliary equipment for photographic work
• set up photographic exhibitions
• test photographic equipment
• use photographic equipment
• assessment processes
• commercial photography
• create digital images
• curriculum objectives
• develop curriculum
• develop film
• keep personal administration
• manage budgets
• provide lesson materials