Certified Music Therapist Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Certified Music Therapist Part-Time with Guaranteed Hours

In-Person | San Marino & South Pasadena | Starting at $35 / hr for first 90 days

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 growwe 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. Youll receive guaranteed pay for 6 hours per day, 2 days a week to start , with guaranteed pay for both instruction and administrative timeplus a clear path to full-time as your caseload grows.

Compensation Structure :

• $35 / hour for direct instruction (up to 5.5 hours per day)
• Paid administrative duties! (up to 3 hours per day)
• 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

Your Role :

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

What We Offer :

• Paid onboarding and training (assessments / observations begin in August; full schedule starts September)
• Dental insurance, accrued paid time off, and professional development assistance
• In-person teaching at our San Marino and South Pasadena locations
• A collaborative, people-first work culture
• The chance to be part of a growing, impactful program with a passionate team

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

Join a team where your work truly mattershelp us meet growing demand and shape the next phase of our expanding music therapy program. We cant wait to hear from you!