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MT BC Music Therapist Job at Encore Music & Performing Arts in South Pasadena

MT BC Music Therapist Job at Encore Music & Performing Arts in South Pasadena

MediabistroSouth Pasadena, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Encore Music, a thriving and community-rooted music school with two vibrant locations, is excited to welcome a second Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to our team! Our current therapist now has a full schedule five days a week, and demand continues to grow—we have a waitlist and are ready to expand!

This is a rare opportunity to join a flourishing program and help even more students benefit from the healing power of music. You’ll receive guaranteed pay for 6 hours per day, 2 days a week to start, with guaranteed pay for both instruction and administrative time—plus a clear path to full-time as your caseload grows.

There is also an opportunity for an additional two days of classroom teaching at a school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for a candidate interested in taking on 4 days to start.

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead individualized, goal-oriented music therapy sessions
  • Collaborate with families and staff to assess and support student progress
  • Create a warm, welcoming space for students of all ages and abilities

Qualifications

  • MT-BC certified (required)
  • Degree in Music Therapy or equivalent
  • Comfortable working with diverse populations and age groups
  • Organized, communicative, and reliable
  • Excited to grow your caseload in a positive, community-centered setting

    • Compensation & Schedule

  • $35 / hour for direct instruction (up to 5.5 hours per day)
  • Pay increase discussion after 90 days
  • Paid administrative duties (up to 3 hours per day at the non-instructional rate)
  • Total : 8-hour paid day (guaranteed 2 days / week with 6+ hours paid each day to start)
  • Opportunity to increase hours and days as your schedule fills

    • What We Offer

  • Paid onboarding and training (assessments / observations begin in August; full schedule starts September)
  • Dental insurance
  • Accrued paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • In-person teaching at our San Marino and South Pasadena locations — No travel
  • A collaborative, people-first work culture
  • The chance to be part of a growing, impactful program with a passionate team
  • 1 week of paid vacation annually available after 9 months of employment

    • Who You Are

  • MT-BC certified (required)
  • Degree in Music Therapy or equivalent
  • Comfortable working with diverse populations and age groups
  • Organized, communicative, and reliable
  • Excited to grow your caseload in a positive, community-centered setting

    • Bonus if you can also

  • Teach a secondary instrument
  • Lead small group music or movement classes

    • To Apply

  • Please send your resume and a brief cover letter including your primary instrument and any others you teach
  • Any group classes you'd love to offer
  • A short description of your music therapy approach and teaching experience

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    Music Therapist • South Pasadena, CA, United States