String Teacher After-School Program

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

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach beginning violin, viola, and/or cello group lessons to students in grades 25.
• Classes meet once per week and are 40 minutes in length.
• Teach and reinforce strong 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.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent musicianship and artistry as a performer and educator.
• Have a strong understanding of violin, viola, and/or cello pedagogy.
• Be passionate about public music education and teaching young musicians.
• Work effectively with elementary and middle school students.
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Have experience working with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Hold a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Music Performance, Music Education, String Pedagogy, or a related field.
• Have at least two years of teaching experience (preferred).
• Chinese language proficiency is helpful, but not required.

Program Hours:

• 3:00 PM5:10 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)

Teachers may teach at one or more of the following 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 time.
• 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.