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Conservatory Teacher- Popular Music: Music Business & Peak State Records

Orange County School of the Arts
Santa Ana, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026

Conservatory Teacher- Popular Music: Music Business & Peak State Records at Orange County School of the Arts

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Until Filled

Date Posted
4/23/2026
Contact
Natasha Pasternak
7145600900 6205
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$53.28 - $83.72 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based on a ten-step salary schedule
Length of Work Year
up to 129 days
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

MISSION STATEMENT We provide an unparalleled arts and academic education in a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment to a diverse student body passionate about the arts, preparing them to reach their highest potential. CORE VALUES • Student growth and education come first. • Commitment to excellence, innovation, professionalism, and integrity. • Commitment to fostering a nurturing environment of creativity, respect, and collaboration. • Commitment to life-long artistic and scholarly development.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Popular Music Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts is looking to fill the following teaching position: Music Business & Peak State Records: This role blends classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience in the music industry and will oversee Peak State Records, the student-run record label within the Popular Music Conservatory. The ideal candidate will guide students through music release strategy, marketing, artist development, and record label operations. The position may be structured as separate courses or a combined program, depending on departmental needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply, email the following to Natasha.pasternak@ocsarts.net, Director of Popular Music Please specify the specific course you are interested in applying for Letter of Introduction Resume

Required Qualifications: • Professional experience in the music industry • Experience releasing music and understanding music business technical workflows • Knowledge of digital distribution platforms and release processes • Understanding of music marketing and promotion in a modern digital landscape • Ability to design curriculum aligned with current industry practices • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills • Experience mentoring or teaching high school-aged students in a creative environment Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in artist development, label operations, or music management • Background in A&R, talent development, or artist scouting • Experience working with or within a record label, collective, or independent music company • Familiarity with distribution platforms (e.g., DistroKid, AWAL, Stem, CD Baby) and DSP ecosystems • Knowledge of publishing, licensing, sync, and royalty/metadata systems • Experience with industry tools (e.g., Chartmetric, SoundExchange, Songtrust, PRO dashboards) • Strong understanding of social media strategy and digital audience development • Experience mentoring or teaching high school or college-age students • Familiarity with current trends in the music industry and creator economy

Requirements / Qualifications

To apply, email the following to Natasha.pasternak@ocsarts.net, Director of Popular Music Please specify the specific course you are interested in applying for Letter of Introduction Resume

Required Qualifications: • Professional experience in the music industry • Experience releasing music and understanding music business technical workflows • Knowledge of digital distribution platforms and release processes • Understanding of music marketing and promotion in a modern digital landscape • Ability to design curriculum aligned with current industry practices • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills • Experience mentoring or teaching high school-aged students in a creative environment Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in artist development, label operations, or music management • Background in A&R, talent development, or artist scouting • Experience working with or within a record label, collective, or independent music company • Familiarity with distribution platforms (e.g., DistroKid, AWAL, Stem, CD Baby) and DSP ecosystems • Knowledge of publishing, licensing, sync, and royalty/metadata systems • Experience with industry tools (e.g., Chartmetric, SoundExchange, Songtrust, PRO dashboards) • Strong understanding of social media strategy and digital audience development • Experience mentoring or teaching high school or college-age students • Familiarity with current trends in the music industry and creator economy

Comments and Other Information

No credential is necessary at the time of applying. However, the selected candidate will be required to obtain a Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) credential during the onboarding process and before the start of their assignment and a Clear CTE credential within three years.

Comments and Other Information


No credential is necessary at the time of applying. However, the selected candidate will be required to obtain a Preliminary Career Technical Education (CTE) credential during the onboarding process and before the start of their assignment and a Clear CTE credential within three years.
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