Music Enrichment Instructor

About the role

Join our team of professionals at AB Spectrum, a team named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We provide specialized Reggio ABA™ therapy for young children aged 1-6, using a unique Therapy Through Play model inspired by the principles of Reggio Emilia.

Responsibilities

• Design and Facilitate Groups: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate small-group music sessions (45-60 minutes each).
• Travel and Logistics: Travel regularly throughout the week to facilitate sessions across our area locations: St. Peters, and Wright City.
• Implement Developmental Goals: Utilize musical activities to support goals in areas such as communication, social interaction, motor skills, and behavior regulation, in consultation with clinical supervisors.
• Reggio-Inspired Practice: Use an emergent curriculum and environment, inviting children's interests to guide the direction of the musical play and exploration.
• Behavioral Support: Employ foundational principles of ABA (e.g., positive reinforcement, structure, and routine) to maintain an engaging and focused group environment.
• Documentation and Feedback: Maintain basic session notes and communicate observations about client engagement and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain and Organize Materials: Ensure a safe and stimulating environment by maintaining and organizing musical instruments and materials.

Requirements

• Music Expertise: Demonstrated high level of proficiency and skill in playing one or more instruments (e.g., guitar, piano, ukulele, percussion).
• Education (Preferred): Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field preferred, OR equivalent professional experience as a performing or teaching musician.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a clear record throughout employment.
• Conflict of Interest: Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy or services at our clinics.

Qualifications

• Experience with Children: Proven experience working with young children (ages 2-6 preferred), ideally in a group setting.
• Experience (Desirable): Experience working with children with developmental differences is highly desirable.
• Behavioral Principles: Familiarity with positive behavioral strategies often used in early intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Values Alignment (Asset): Understanding of and appreciation for the Reggio Emilia approach (e.g., the child as capable, the environment as the third teacher) is a significant asset.

Skills

• Communication & Teamwork: Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with clinical staff, families, and management.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Flexible and collaborative, capable of adjusting music activities and schedules to meet the dynamic needs across multiple service locations.
• Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn, apply feedback, and grow within the role.

Benefits

• Compensation: $16.50 per hour
• Term: Approximately 6 months
• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week (variable based on client enrollment)

Pay

• $16.50 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week (variable based on client enrollment)

Company-Wide Events

• Winter Gala
• Spring Picnic
• Clinic-Based Celebrations
• Special Guest Visits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Autism and Behavioral Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities.