Music Enrichment Instructor

AB Spectrum; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition program

Company-wide events

Local team bonding events

Job summary

AB Spectrum in Ballwin, Missouri is seeking a passionate Music Enrichment Instructor to facilitate music sessions for young children ages 1-6. This part-time role requires a musician skilled with various instruments, capable of delivering playful, engaging sessions that promote developmental skills in communication and social interaction. Candidates should have a background in music education or equivalent professional experience, along with a passion for working with children in an innovative therapy through play framework.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high level of proficiency and skill in playing one or more instruments.
• Proven experience working with young children, ideally in a group setting.
• Familiarity with positive behavioral strategies used in early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate small-group music sessions.
• Travel regularly to facilitate sessions across the area locations.
• Utilize musical activities to support developmental goals in communication and social interaction.

Skills

Proficiency in musical instruments

Experience working with children

Familiarity with applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music or related field

Job description

Music Enrichment Instructor

AB Spectrum Ballwin, Missouri, United States

About this position

Join a Top Workplace in Specialized Therapy

Enhance your clinical career with AB Spectrum, a team proudly named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We earned this recognition, which is based entirely on employee feedback, because we foster a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

AB Spectrum provides specialized ReggioABA™ (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for young children (ages 1-6). Our foundation is ABA, an evidence-based therapy focused on developing communication, social, and adaptive living skills.

Our Model

Our centers utilize a unique Therapy Through Play model. We embrace the principles of Reggio Emilia by devising a Natural Environment Teaching (NET), child-led learning environment to deliver individualized, high-quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool.

Our Team

Join our collaborative team of BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and Administration. You'll benefit from cross-disciplinary collaboration and unique special visits, including music facilitators, pet interactions, and other partnerships.

Role Overview & Core Details

Are you a musician who loves working with kids? Do you believe in the power of a song to help a child grow? We are looking for a high-energy Music Enrichment Instructor to lead playful, rhythmic sessions for our learners (ages 1-6). This isn't just a gig—it's a chance to use your talent to make a clinical impact in a "Therapy Through Play" environment.

• Compensation: $16.50 per hour
• Term: Approximately 6 months
• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week (variable based on client enrollment)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Facilitate Groups: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate small‑group music sessions (45‑60 minutes each).
• Travel and Logistics: Travel regularly throughout the week to facilitate sessions across our area locations: St. Peters, and Wright City.
• Implement Developmental Goals: Utilize musical activities to support goals in areas such as communication, social interaction, motor skills, and behavior regulation, in consultation with clinical supervisors.
• Reggio‑Inspired Practice: Use an emergent curriculum and environment, inviting children's interests to guide the direction of the musical play and exploration.
• Behavioral Support: Employ foundational principles of ABA (e.g., positive reinforcement, structure, and routine) to maintain an engaging and focused group environment.
• Documentation and Feedback: Maintain basic session notes and communicate observations about client engagement and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Materials Management: Maintain and organize musical instruments and materials, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.

Essential Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications for this specialized role:

Education, Expertise, and Legal Compliance

• Musical Expertise: Demonstrated high level of proficiency and skill in playing one or more instruments (e.g., guitar, piano, ukulele, percussion).
• Education (Preferred): Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field preferred, OR equivalent professional experience as a performing or teaching musician.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a clear record throughout employment.
• Conflict of Interest: Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy or services at our clinics.

Professional Skills and Experience

• Experience with Children: Proven experience working with young children (ages 2-6 preferred), ideally in a group setting.
• Experience (Desirable): Experience working with children with developmental differences is highly desirable.
• Behavioral Principles: Familiarity with positive behavioral strategies often used in early intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Values Alignment (Asset): An understanding of and appreciation for the Reggio Emilia approach (e.g., the child as capable, the environment as the third teacher) is a significant asset.

Mobility and Professional Conduct

• Transportation: Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel across all 5 service locations weekly.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license and up-to-date auto insurance are required.
• Energy and Creativity: A highly energetic, empathetic, and adaptable approach to meet the diverse needs of clients.

Core Professional Competencies

• Communication & Teamwork: Possess strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with clinical staff, families, and management.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Must be flexible and collaborative, capable of adjusting music activities and schedules to meet the dynamic needs across multiple service locations.
• Growth Mindset: Must demonstrate a willingness to learn, apply feedback, and grow within the role.

Why Join Us?

• Bonusly Rewards: An employee recognition program where points earned and given convert to cash. Company-Wide Events – Celebrate with us at our Winter Gala and Spring Picnic.
• Clinic-Based Celebrations – Enjoy local team bonding events like our Fall Festival.
• Special Guest Visits – Surprise and delight with visits from: Story Time, The Gym Bus for movement and play, The Bubble Bus for outdoor sensory fun, Chef Bananas and other engaging guests throughout the year.

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven, supportive, and lively environment, where your work makes a real difference for children, families, and colleagues alike.