Program Description
Q the Music program is an after-school music education program in Dayton, Ohio that provides string
instruction to third through sixth grade students at Ruskin Elementary School. Operating in partnership with
the East End Community Services and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, students receive daily academic
tutoring, a nutritious snack, and group music instruction delivered by outstanding local musicians.
Q the Music focuses on group achievement, teamwork, and developing the student as a future citizen as well
as a musician. Fun, fast-paced, instruction keeps students engaged and results in better discipline, focus, self-
confidence, and musical achievement.
This position is a part-time, seasonal position with an immediate opening through May 2025, with contract
renewal likely for the following school year. On-site hours will be from approximately 1:45– 5:15pm Monday-
Thursday with occasional nights and weekends for special concert events and performances.
Job Description: After-School Violin Faculty and Sectional Instructor
Specific duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:
- Serve as violin instructor for all Q the Music groups during the 2024-2025 school year
- Work with Q the Music staff to create monthly, weekly, and daily goals for students, communicate
those goals to students, and parents, and plan engaging activities to achieve those goals
- Participate in all Q the Music staff meetings and planned professional development as planned and
scheduled by Engagement Programs Manager
- Be an active participant in Q the Music performances (3-4 annually) and serve as an ambassador and
advocate in the community for this project
- Communicate with school classroom teachers and parents concerning student progress and behavior
- Develop and implement a consistent, positive behavior plan
- Participate in program evaluation
Qualified individuals will possess:
• Passion for the social and musical mission of Q the Music an El Sistema-inspired program and string
instruction
- Willingness to collaborate and work as a team
- Flexibility and responsiveness to needs of students and parents
- Ability to develop and teach engaging lessons that:
o Establish routines and encourage development of strong fundamental skills on the instrument
o Encourage peer-teaching
o Contain a variety of activities (games, exercises, demonstration, and listening)
o Incorporate a variety of strategies (movement, music reading, playing by ear, singing/solfége,
guided improvisation and composition)
o Maintain high expectations, excellent classroom management, and implement a fair and
consistent discipline system
o Provide appropriate challenge for individual students/learning styles/ behaviors and abilities