Arabic Subject Teacher- Part Time

Arabic Subject Teacher

Private Islamic School is seeking a qualified teacher to teach Arabic.  Must have previous teaching experience.  This position can be taken in combination with another role at the school if qualified.

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the administrators, the teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.Teachers are responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements. Teachers should act as an excellent role model for students. It is also essential that teachers adhere to the beliefs and practices of Ahl-us-Sunnah and adhere to the school staff code of conduct.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The successful intermediate teacher:

- Good knowledge of the tajweed rules theoretically (a must)

- Ability to read Quran fluently applying the tajweed rules (a must)

- Having excellent makharij (mastery of pronunciation)

- Experience in teaching tilawa is preferred

- Good level of English

- Having Ijaza is a plus

- Knowing Arabic is a plus

* send us a video of you reading 5 ayaht from the Quran & spotting out the tajweed rules in them (maximum 10 mins)

* Also a 5 mins video explaining a tajweed rule.

Qur’an/Tilawa Specific Skills::

• Has excellent conceptual knowledge of Tajweed rules.
• Is able to read the Qur’an fluently with excellent makharij (pronunciation), and apply the Tajweed rules when reading. 
• Has basic knowledge of the Arabic language in order to assist with vocabulary and Tafseer (Qur’anic commentary) instruction.

General Teaching Skills:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes, and fulfills supervision and other assigned duties, in the locations and at the times designated.
• Create a curriculum that addresses the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Guides the learning process toward student achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals clearly communicates the objectives to the students for all their learning activities, such as lessons, units and projects.
• Responds to parent communication promptly and in a positive manner. In addition, provides progress reports as required and contacts parents and guardians when a student is at risk of not meeting significant goals in a timely manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom and building behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• The physical environment itself should be organized and be reflective of academic and social emotional learning standards, as through the effective use of bulletin and white boards to post class agendas and schedules, learning goals, behavioral expectations and other relevant learning content and displays of student work.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis, keeps records of specific progress on an individual basis and makes targeted instructional accommodations and responses, including presenting information and recommendations to the school team.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation in a timely manner.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and inservice activities as required.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows the ethics of the teaching profession and promotes the welfare of students at all times.
• Some teachers may serve as department chairs, team leaders and building curriculum coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements- preferred

Preferred Experience

• 2-3 years experience teaching Tilawa classes 
• 2-3 years teaching students at the elementary level. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Salary is dependent on experience. $19.5-22.5/hr
• Part-Time (hours to be determined based on skill set, ~5-12 hours/week)
• Potential to combine as another speciality teacher

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Reports to: Administrator of the Islamic School.

START DATE: July 2026

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