Quincy Public Schools—Extended Day Music Program
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.
Dates: 2024-2025 school year, starting in October to June (not during school breaks and holidays)
Position Details
· Teach beginning violin, viola and cello group lessons to elementary school students (grades 2-5).
· 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, 40 minutes each class)
· Chinese language proficiency is desired but not required
· 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.
· Works well with elementary and middle-school children
· Is passionate about teaching in a group setting
· Is able to work with beginning and intermediate string players and understands the challenges these students face.
· Communicates well both inside and outside of the classroom
· Is excited about teaching in a developing string program
Qualifications
•Excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer
•Strong understanding of violin/viola/cello pedagogy
•Strong commitment to public music education
•Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•At least 2 years of prior teaching experience preferred
•Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Violin or Viola or Performance or Music Education
•Bilingual in English and Chinese helpful (but not required)
Responsibilities
· Teach elementary group string classes
· 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
· Collaborating with the string program team to achieve program-wide learning goals
· Maintaining a positive and nurturing classroom environment
· Setting and maintaining high standards for student behavior and music learning
CORI and fingerprinting must be completed prior to beginning work.
This program runs from October to June and we request your commitment to finish the school year. If you are interested in teaching in the program in 2024-2025 school year, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected]
Posted 9/10/2024