Encore Music & Performing Arts is hiring: Certified Music Therapist Part Time in

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!