Conservatory Teacher – Arts & Enterprise Arts Instructor at Orange County School of the Arts
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
Under the direction of the Director of the Conservatory and the Dean of Arts, Conservatory Teachers plan, develop, organize, and implement a comprehensive educational program for students in the skills of their specified art discipline, create a supportive and flexible learning environment to nurture each student’s personal growth, and collaborate with colleagues to reflect on and refine instructional practice. Open teaching positions: INTRO TO THE ARTS Middle School (7th grade) T/TH block 8 – FALL ONLY Students will explore and develop foundational skills in the arts including visual arts, digital media, creative writing, photography, and music. This course will provide the exposure and insight to spark new interests and creative expression. INTRO TO MAKERSPACE Middle School (8th grade) T/TH block 8 - FALL ONLY In this artistic space, students will gather together to create, invent, and apply skills in creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Inspired by the "maker movement", students will develop skills that encourage them to become independent inventors, designers, and tinkerers. Students will showcase their products and/or organization skills in an artisan market at the end of the year. GRAPHIC DESIGN I High School (11th & 12th grade) Tuesdays, block 8 & 9 - SPRING ONLY In this introductory course, students will learn the building blocks of graphic design, including image making, typography, and composition, to develop visual representation through a range of image-making techniques. Students will learn about the design process of developing their unique ideas/concepts & bringing them to life through hands-on and digital tools.
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of introduction to: Ally Bushman, Arts & Enterprise, at Allison.bushman@ocsarts.net
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of introduction to: Ally Bushman, Arts & Enterprise, at Allison.bushman@ocsarts.net
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.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/9/2026
Contact
Ally Bushman
1745600900 6147
1745600900 6147
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$53.28 - $83.72 Per Hour
$53.28 - $83.72 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based upon a ten-step salary schedule.
Length of Work Year
up to 129 days
Employment Type
Part Time