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

Conservatory Teacher- Popular Music:

Music Business & Peak State Records at Orange County School of the Arts Print Application Deadline 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. View Job Description 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. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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