Certified Music Therapist Part Time

New Yesterday

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!
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Location:
South Pasadena
Job Type:
PartTime

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