What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Enrichment Facilitator position at Autism and Behavioral Spectrum LLC?
Join a passionate and innovative team dedicated to early childhood development! We are an early intervention provider blending the best practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with the child-centered, inspiring principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. Our mission is to create rich, developmentally meaningful experiences that foster growth and joy in every child.
The Role: Music Enrichment Facilitator
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic musician to lead dynamic, small-group music sessions for our clients. This is a temporary, part-time position with variable hours. You will use your musical expertise to engage children through rhythm, melody, song, and movement in a manner that is playful, exploratory, and aligned with individual learning goals.
- Compensation: $16.50 per hour
- Term: Approximately 6 months
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week (variable based on client enrollment)
Key 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 all five of our area locations: Ballwin, St. Peters, Florissant, Mehlville, 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.
- Materials Management: Maintain and organize musical instruments and materials, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
- Transportation and Flexibility: Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel across all 5 service locations weekly.
- Musical Expertise: Demonstrated high level of proficiency and skill in playing one or more instruments (e.g., guitar, piano, ukulele, percussion).
- Experience with Children: Proven experience working with young children (ages 2-6 preferred), ideally in a group setting.
- Alignment with Our Values: An 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.
- Understanding of Behavioral Principles: Familiarity with positive behavioral strategies often used in early intervention and ABA.
- Energy and Creativity: A highly energetic, empathetic, and adaptable approach to meet the diverse needs of clients.
- Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field preferred, OR equivalent professional experience as a performing or teaching musician.
- Experience working with children with developmental differences is highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license and up-to-date auto insurance are required.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Bonusly Rewards
- Company-Wide Events
- Clinic-Based Celebrations
- Special Guest Visits
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