Certified Music Therapist Part Time

Encore Music & Performing Arts

South Pasadena, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Dental Insurance, Music, Music Therapy, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
South Pasadena, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 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.


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 matters—help us meet growing demand and shape the next phase of our expanding music therapy program. We can’t wait to hear from you!

About the Company

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Encore Music & Performing Arts