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.

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