Inspiring Creativity | Cultivating Community | Empowering Youth
Job Title: Magic and Circus Teaching Artists (K–5)
Company: SODE School of Performing Arts (Nonprofit Organization)
Location: West Side (Los Angeles, CA)
About Us
SODE School of Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization, has been inspiring students across Los Angeles for over 15 years through innovative arts education. We partner with schools and communities to bring high-quality music, dance, theater, and visual arts programs to children of all backgrounds.
Qualifications & Ideal Traits:
- Experience working with elementary-aged students (K–5) on Mondays starting in March
- A genuine passion for teaching magic and circus and nurturing young performers
- Ability to teach a variety of different tricks and styles
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Creativity in lesson planning, with a focus on fun, skill-building, and confidence
- Ability to prepare students for a performance within a seven-week session
- Responsibilities
- Teach engaging magicians and circus performers for elementary-aged students.
- Create a positive, supportive, and fun classroom environment.
- Collaborate with SODE staff and school faculty to ensure smooth program delivery.
- Incorporate creativity, cultural respect, and educational values into lessons.
- Follow school district rules and uphold SODE’s standards of excellence.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of prior teaching experience (required).
- Strong classroom management skills; patient, creative, and team-oriented.
- Passion for education, culture, and working with children.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must clear a Live Scan fingerprint background check.
- Provide two letters of recommendation.
- Available weekly at 2:00PM during the contract period.
- Interest in long-term growth with the company.
- Contract begins in March 2026
Compensation & Training
- Paid training at minimum wage.
- Teaching rate starts at $70/hour (based on experience).
Contract Details
- Part-time, contract position.
- Once per week, approximately 2 hours per week.
- 7 week commitment.
Application Process
All applicants will go through a multi-step interview process. Please submit your resume, letters of recommendation, and a brief statement of your passion for teaching multicultural dance and education at [email protected] by December 15th, 2026.
*PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.*