MT BC Music Therapist

Encore Music & Performing Arts; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Accrued paid time off

Paid onboarding and training

Professional development assistance

Paid vacation after 9 months

Job summary

A community-rooted music school in South Pasadena is looking for a Board-Certified Music Therapist to join their team. This position offers a part-time schedule with guaranteed pay for instruction and administrative duties, alongside the potential for additional hours. Candidates should be MT-BC certified and have a degree in Music Therapy. The role involves designing music therapy sessions and collaborating with families to support student progress.

Qualifications

• MT-BC certification is required.
• Degree in Music Therapy or equivalent necessary.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations and age groups.

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.

Skills

MT-BC certified

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in Music Therapy or equivalent

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