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Encore Music & Performing Arts is hiring : Music Therapy Classroom Teacher for AS

Encore Music & Performing Arts is hiring : Music Therapy Classroom Teacher for AS

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

Overview

Music & Movement Classroom Teacher – Part-Time In-Person | Pasadena | Starting at $30 / hr

Encore Music, a thriving and community-rooted music school with two vibrant locations, is excited to welcome a new Classroom Teacher to work with students on the Autism Spectrum! This position is ideal for a passionate educator or musician who wants to make a real difference—and it can also be a perfect stepping stone for someone who may later pursue Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC).

Responsibilities

  • You’ll be leading Tuesday and Thursday classroom sessions at a school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), using music and movement to support social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
  • Board Certification is not required to start, but prior experience working with special needs populations is strongly preferred.
  • Your Role : Lead engaging, goal-oriented music and movement sessions tailored to students with ASD
  • Collaborate with school staff to adapt activities and meet individual needs
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment

Compensation

  • $30-$35 / hour for direct instruction
  • Paid administrative duties at a non-instructional rate
  • Opportunity to join our Music Therapy program once board certified
  • What We Offer

  • Paid onboarding and training (assessments / observations begin in August; full teaching schedule starts September)
  • Dental insurance, accrued paid time off, and professional development assistance
  • In-person teaching only—no extra travel between multiple sites during the day
  • A collaborative work culture
  • Who You Are

  • Strong background in music, movement, or arts education
  • Comfortable working with neurodiverse populations and adapting lessons to different learning styles
  • Organized, communicative, and reliable
  • Excited to make a meaningful impact through creativity and connection
  • Timeliness is key!
  • Bonus

  • Play and teach a secondary instrument
  • Lead small group music or dance classes
  • Have experience in classroom management or special education
  • 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 teaching approach and experience with special needs populations
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