Turn Your Passion for Performance into Purpose: Why Teaching with Lucy Sparkles ACT is the Ultimate Creative Gig

If you are a singer, performer, music student, pro teacher, actor, dancer, or early childhood educator living in Canberra or Queanbeyan, you know the challenge: balancing a love for the creative arts with flexible, well-paying work that actually brings you joy. At Lucy Sparkles & Friends ACT, we believe you shouldn't have to choose between pursuing your artistic passion and earning a great living. We are currently expanding our team across Canberra and Queanbeyan, bringing music, dance, and drama into local Early Learning Centres (ELCs), preschools, shopping centres, and party venues... If you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, here is why joining the "Sparkles" team might just be the best career move you make this year.

1. Earn Great Pay Doing What You Love

Forget grinding through late-night hospitality shifts or standard casual retail. We offer competitive hourly rates ($40 – $60/hour) that value your talent, energy, and background in the performing arts.

2. Unmatched Flexibility for Performers, Students, and Parents

Whether you’re studying at ANU or UC, auditioning for theatre productions, or balancing family life, our scheduling works around your availability. Most classes run during weekday morning hours at local ELCs or on weekends for birthday parties—leaving your afternoons and evenings completely open.

3. Zero Stress Over Lesson Planning & Supplies

Love teaching but hate spending hours planning curricula or sourcing materials? We’ve got you covered:Fully Prepared Curricula: Access established, EYLF-aligned lesson plans for early childhood music, dance, and drama. Props & Instruments Included: We supply all the ukuleles, percussion instruments, parachutes, and OMG props you need. Comprehensive Training: We provide step-by-step onboarding, mentoring, and continuous support so you can walk into every room feeling 100% confident.

4. Pure Joy & Real Impact

There is nothing quite like being the highlight of a child's week. Through live music, imaginative storytelling, and physical play, you’ll help young children develop confidence, language, motor skills, and social connection. You get to spark imagination and bring genuine laughter to every session.

What Makes a Great "Sparkle"?

You don't need decades of formal teaching experience to thrive with us. We value authentic enthusiasm, warmth, and stage presence. We look for team members who have:A background or strong interest in music, dance, or drama (singing, guitar/ukulele, acting, or dance movement). High energy and the ability to engage a room full of energetic toddlers and preschoolers. A current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card for ACT (or Working with Children Check for NSW), or willingness to obtain one. A reliable vehicle/transport to travel to venues across Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Ready to Join the Team? Here’s How to Apply

Ready to turn your energy into a rewarding job? Joining us is easy:Check Out Our Vibe: Take a look at what we do on Instagram @lucysparklesact to see our team in action! Send Your Application: Email your CV and a quick intro about your performing background to info@lucysparklesact.com.au. Audition & Connect: We’ll reach out to schedule an audition and interview to see if we’re a great fit for each other.