String Teacher After-School Program

String Teacher After-School Program

Quincy Public Schools, Quincy, Massachusetts

The Quincy Public Schools String Program provides beginning string instruction to elementary students and serves as a pathway into the district’s middle and high school orchestra programs. We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled string educators to join our growing after-school program.

• Teach beginning violin, viola, and/or cello group lessons to students in grades 2–5.
• Classes meet once per week and are 40 minutes in length.
• Teach and reinforce fundamental string-playing skills.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students with varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Collaborate with fellow string teachers to support program-wide goals and student success.
• Provide weekly email updates to parents regarding lesson content, student progress, upcoming events, and program announcements.
• Set and maintain high expectations for student behavior and musical growth.

• Demonstrate excellent musicianship and artistry as a performer and educator.
• Strong understanding of violin, viola, and/or cello pedagogy.
• Passionate about public music education and teaching young musicians.
• Ability to work effectively with elementary and middle school students.
• Professional and collaborative communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Music Performance, Music Education, String Pedagogy, or a related field.
• At least two years of teaching experience (preferred).
• Chinese language proficiency is helpful, but not required.

• Program
  
  Hours:
  
  3:00 PM–5:10 PM
• Teaching Commitment: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes per assigned day per week.
• Program Dates: October 2026 through June 2027 (excluding school vacations and holidays)
• Locations: Monday – Quincy High School;
  Tuesday – Parker Elementary School;
  Wednesday – North Quincy High School;
  Thursday – Squantum Elementary School;
  Friday – Beechwood Knoll Elementary School
• Compensation: $46.42 per 60-minute teaching block. Each teaching block consists of a 40-minute lesson and 20 minutes of compensated preparation and instructional support. Three teaching blocks are scheduled per day. Total compensation: $139.26 per assigned day.
• Additional Requirements: Successful candidates must complete CORI and fingerprinting requirements prior to employment.
• Commitment: The program runs from October through June, and teachers are expected to commit to the full school year.

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.

After school/Evening

Classroom Teacher >
Music:
Instrumental

• Daniel Cosgrove, Director of Human Resources
• 34 Coddington Street
• Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
• Phone:
• Email: danielcos