Extended Day Music Program
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Seeking: String Teachers to teach violin viola and cello in our After-School Strings Lesson Program on Mondays (Quincy High School) Tuesdays (Parker Elementary School) Wednesdays (North Quincy High School) Thursdays (Squantum Elementary) & Fridays (Beechwood Knoll Elementary School) from 3:00-5:10pm. Classes are 40 minutes each and run once per week from October through the first week of June. Pay is $43.76 per class (3 classes per day)Teach beginning violin viola and cello group lessons to elementary school students (grades 2-5) Performs at a very high level on the violin viola or cello (one of more of these instruments) with a performance or music education degree. Develop and teach strong fundamental skills on the string instrument Maintain excellent classroom management Adapt to the needs of students at various levels and with various learning styles Collaborate with the string program team to achieve program-wide learning goals Maintain a positive and nurturing classroom environment Set and maintain high standards for student behavior and music learning At least 2 years of prior teaching experience preferred Bachelors or equivalent degree in Violin or Viola or Performance or Music Education Bilingual helpful (but not required) Excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer Strong understanding of violin/viola/cello pedagogy Strong commitment to public music education Strong interpersonal and communication skills both inside and outside of the classroom Works well with elementary and middle-school children Communicates well both inside and outside of the classroom Able to work with beginning and intermediate string players and understands the challenges students face
Dates :
2025-2026 school year starting in October to June (excluding school breaks and holidays)Responsibilities Include:
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Quincy Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team.
Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Smartsheet
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
