Your Impact When you join OC Music Services, you become part of a small, passionate team on a mission to make music more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for our community. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of music. For some individuals, your lesson may be their first experience singing with others, playing an instrument, building confidence, or discovering that they are a musician. At OCMS, we create musical experiences where children and adults feel welcomed, successful, and excited to participate, especially those who may not have always had access to traditional music education. This role is perfect for someone who believes that music education should be joyful, creative, and centered around connection. Someone who walks into a classroom or lesson room believing every child is capable, and creates moments where children are laughing, moving, singing, and discovering all that they can do. You'll lead engaging early childhood music classes while growing through mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to expand your skills in adapted music lessons and inclusive teaching practices. You will create musical experiences that meet students where they are, honor their individual strengths, and help every student feel successful. Your Day to Day Lead fun, engaging preschool and early childhood group music classes from our OCMS curriculum library that incorporate singing, movement, rhythm, instrument exploration, and creative play. Share your love of music through engaging individual and small group lessons in piano, guitar, voice, or your primary instrument. Create a welcoming, encouraging environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to make music. Design creative, individualized lessons that build musical skills while encouraging confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of music. Adapt your teaching to meet each student's unique strengths, learning style, and goals, helping every child experience success. Prepare students for recitals, community performances, and other meaningful opportunities to share their growth and celebrate their achievements. Communicate with families and team members to support each student's musical journey and celebrate milestones along the way. Document lesson progress and attendance to ensure thoughtful, high quality, student centered care. Collaborate with a passionate team of music therapists and educators who enjoy sharing ideas, learning from one another, and creating musical experiences together. Be a part of a growing organization making music more accessible and inclusive! What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is equal parts musician, educator, and joy-bringer. The right person for this role: Loves working with children and naturally connects through play, creativity, and enthusiasm. Has experience working with preschool, early childhood, or elementary-aged children. Is comfortable leading groups and managing a classroom environment. Can bring high energy, warmth, and confidence into sessions. Has strong musical skills with proficiency in both piano and guitar. Can sing confidently while accompanying themselves on an instrument. Enjoys learning new teaching approaches and adapting lessons for neurodivergent learners. Is patient, flexible, dependable, and excited to grow as an educator. Values inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to music education.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Early Childhood Education, Music Therapy, or related field. Functional skills on piano, guitar, and voice Valid drivers license Preferred qualifications:. Experience teaching group music classes. Experience working with children with autism or other developmental differences. Additional instrumental skills (ukulele, percussion, voice, etc.). A Culture of Learning We believe great educators never stop learning.

You will receive:

Paid trainings Mentorship from board-certified music therapists Professional development opportunities Opportunities to grow with our expanding programs Whether you are early in your career or an experienced educator looking for a more meaningful environment, you will have the support to continue developing your craft. Compensation & Benefits We believe great programs start with taking care of the people who create them. This is an hourly W2 position built around the belief that every part of your work matters. Teaching, preparing lessons, communicating with families, collaborating with our team, and continuing to grow professionally all contribute to the experience we create for our students. Support & Stability Full time position 401(k) retirement plan 2 Weeks paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself Additional paid holidays throughout the year Healthcare stipend 40 hours of paid sick time Paid travel time Mileage reimbursement Workers' compensation and professional insurance coverage provided by OC Music Services A Workplace With You In Mind To support a healthy work life balance, we provide: iPhone iPad Laptop Full administrative support and collaborative scheduling Mentorship and supervision Opportunities for administrative work from home Dedicated workspace at the studio All instrument and teaching materials provided Opportunities to grow your role as OCMS continues to grow Opportunities to explore special programs, community events, and creative projects Celebrating New Beginnings Signing bonus Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates About OCMS and The Mission You'll Be A Part Of You will be entrusted with helping create some of the first and most meaningful musical experiences in a child's life. The students you will work with are learning more than notes, rhythms, and songs. Through music, they are building confidence, discovering their voice, and strengthening connections. Many of the children and families we serve have been searching for environments where they feel understood and included. We believe music should be a place where everyone can participate, regardless of ability, learning style, or background. Your role is to create moments where children feel proud, connected, and successful. Sometimes that means helping a child play their first song on piano. Sometimes it means adapting a lesson so a student who has struggled in traditional settings finally experiences success. Every day, you have the opportunity to help someone discover that they belong, because of music. We're excited about the possibility of you joining our small but growing team and making a real impact together! This company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for accommodation options.

Location:

Santa Ana, CA with travel to Garden Grove and surrounding areas

Salary:

$54,000•$70,000 annually, [$26•34/hour based on education, additional certifications, and experience]

Pay:

$26.00•$34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Relocation assistance Travel reimbursement

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person