Interested in working at SoCa Arts?
Do you love working with kids and want to share your passion for dance? We are looking for instructors at various locations in Orange County, Riverside County, and Los Angeles County.
What makes working at SoCa Arts so great?
- Instructors select schedules and have opportunity to change schedules at end of session (ideal for college students)
- Resources provided including lesson plans, music, props, etc. but instructors have flexibility to format classes to their teaching style
- Office staff dedicated to supporting instructors needs, parent communication, and city relations
- Competitive pay (compared to other recreational dance studios)
- Fulfilling work! This is an ideal job for those who love to share their passion for dance in an encouraging, fun environment
- Training provided upon hiring and teaching mentorship throughout employment, as needed per the individual
An ideal instructor:
- Has experience working with children ages 1.5-13
- Has prior dance and/or theater experience – bonus if prior teaching experience
- Can lead/manage a large group of children
- Has reliable transportation and a driver’s license
- Is responsible, trustworthy, and communicates efficiently
- Comes to class prepared to help their students’ succeed
If this sounds like you, please fill out the application below and a team member will get back to you soon with the next steps!
What do current and former employees say about working at SoCa Arts?
I have taught dance for over 20 yrs and this is one of the best dance companies/studios I have worked for. I took a 5 yr hiatus from the company to have my children and came back because I enjoyed working for them so much. They value you not just as a teacher, employee but also as a dancer and person. Each teacher is given all the resources you would need to run and maintain a successful class and you will never feel unappreciated for your efforts. – Michelle C.
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I started in 2016 after seeing a swimming mermaid post on backstage. That led me into the best college job I could ask for! I was able to recruit a bunch of friends and work with them. Kim is the best boss anyone could ask for. So personable and makes you feel valued. By far the most professional dance & character company I’ve ever seen. When I would tell friends who worked for other companies about Kim’s company, they couldn’t believe it. So streamlined and professional. Highly recommend! – Grace O.
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Working at SoCa Arts has been such a great journey for my teaching career. I have been working for SoCa Arts for over 7 years and they have helped shape me into the instructor I am today. Thanks to the opportunities SoCa Arts has given me, I have been able to learn what my teaching style is when teaching Dance. The team provides you with so many resources to prepare for your classes, lots of support and a great platform to build your following of students. I enjoy the liberty the instructors have to create their own lesson plans and curriculum to cater to your own teaching style and your students. For anyone looking to begin their career in dance education, SoCa Arts is a great company to join! – Nathaly U.
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I’ve been doing Parks and Rec for nearly a decade, and SoCa Arts has by far been the best workplace I’ve ever experienced when it comes to teaching children’s dance. Offering blocks gives you more incentive per location, and their syllabi offer a loose-framework so that essentially, you can teach however you want. Upper management is incredibly flexible and communicative, and they take great interest in addressing my individual needs. I feel especially valued as a team member through the plethora of individual interactions, yearly bonuses, and their integrity to adhere to your requests and/or concerns. Lastly, I sincerely appreciate the office delegating the more unpleasant grunt-work to the background, so that we instructors can focus on doing what we love. I have no plans to leave SoCa Arts for as long as I’m able, and I encourage anyone that enjoys teaching kids’ dance to consider applying. – Kianna P.
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This is an awesome job! Hours are flexible and customizable. I feel that my work is valued and there are incentives for growth. Management genuinely cares about the wellbeing of their employees – overall a great environment! – Alycia T.
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Working at SoCa Arts as a dance teacher is great! The job provides a nice independent workspace where you are given the opportunity to really make connections with the students and families in your classes. Kim and Morgan are a great support system and help guide their employees wherever they may need it, whether it be about new ways to make your classes fun, tips on how to run a class successfully, props and music for classes, and more. In addition to teaching, teachers are given the opportunity to email their students important updates, choreograph recital dances, and sub for other teachers when needed. Overall, a great job for people who love teaching dance and working with children! – Miranda K.
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Working for SoCa Arts has been an absolute pleasure! I began at the company (when it was formerly OC Dance Productions) when I had recently moved to Southern California, and I taught at multiple locations over the course of a few dance sessions. Kim and Morgan are great bosses/managers to have, and I appreciate how understanding and communicative they always are. They both made me feel valued as an employee and helped me feel understood and heard with any concerns or issues that came up. In addition, they worked with me to restart a portion of the company post-Covid; Ever After Events helped me launch my experience in princess character performance, and now I am going on to be a performer at Disney! Although SoCa Arts has many clients and employees, I always felt appreciated and prioritized. – Daelyn C.
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Working at SoCa Arts was a fantastic experience. One thing for certain is that Kim and Morgan will always be on your team and have your back if a situation arises. I was hired right before the 2020 shutdown and quickly gained insight as to the lengths Kim will go to support her staff. Mentorship is encouraged and many long-term staff members are willing to provide resources or advice to new hires. The management team also has a plethora of resources and materials to serve as templates for new instructors or those teaching a new class style. As an instructor, most of your work is done independently so leadership skills and organization are key, however, there are several times throughout the year when the company meets as a team and I always felt welcomed. I highly recommend SoCa Arts! – Fiona F.
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Working at SoCa Arts was the perfect job and I will definitely work there again! I loved being able to do something with dance and all the classes/camps are both fun and rewarding. Kim and Morgan are so supportive and will help with anything you need (supplies, questions, etc.). I was never afraid to go to them when I needed help. Everyone who works at SoCa Arts is kind and collaborative; I always had a good time! – Maddie C.
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Working for Soca Arts was a wonderful & memorable job for me that happened during a time in my life when I needed it most! I met some of my greatest friends from this company and certainly felt like we were all a team (especially during the hardships of 2020). Kim and Morgan have always been there for me and consistently helped to create the type of program that would get us all to our best teaching abilities. I got the privilege to work with them through all sides of the company including, princess events, teaching at multiple cities, summer camps, and even as an office assistant. I can’t thank Kim and Morgan enough for the support they continue to show me after 2 years away from the company. I always knew (and still do) I was loved and an important part of the team! And I’m sure you will too. – Caitlin H.
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We can always count on Kim or Morgan for support. I’ve never felt like I wasn’t being heard when bringing up a concern. We are provided with all the supplies, resources, and tools in order to run classes smoothly because Kim and Morgan have already thought of everything! This has easily been one of my favorite jobs and companies to work for because you see us as individuals and not just as another employee. – Leslie C.
