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.
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.
Compensation Structure:
- $35/hour for direct instruction (up to 5.5 hours per day), with pay increase discussion after 90 days.
- Paid administrative duties! (up to 3 hours per day paid 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
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- 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 annualy 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