Music Enrichment Facilitator

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🌟 Join a Top Workplace in Specialized Therapy. Enhance your clinical career with AB Spectrum, a team proudly named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We earned this recognition, which is based entirely on employee feedback, because we foster a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

AB Spectrum provides specialized Reggio

ABA™ (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for young children (ages 1-6). Our foundation is ABA, an evidence-based therapy focused on developing communication, social, and adaptive living skills.

• Our Model:
  Our centers utilize a unique Therapy Through Play model. We embrace the principles of Reggio Emilia by devising a Natural Environment Teaching (NET), child‑led learning environment to deliver individualized, high‑quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool.
• Our Team:
  Join our collaborative team of BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and Administration. You'll benefit from cross‑disciplinary collaboration and unique special visits, including music facilitators, pet interactions, and other partnerships.

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

• 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.

• Musical 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.

• 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):
  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.

• Transportation:
  Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel across all 5 service locations weekly.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license and up‑to‑date auto insurance are required.
• Energy and Creativity: A highly energetic, empathetic, and adaptable approach to meet the diverse needs of clients.

• Communication & Teamwork:
  Possess strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with clinical staff, families,…