SALAM Center·Sacramento County, California
Deliver engaging instruction in Quranic Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies to students from Pre-K through high school. Manage classroom behavior, track student progress, and maintain communication with parents via WhatsApp.
SALAM Weekend School is a Sunday Islamic education program serving children from Pre-K through high school in Sacramento, California. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where Muslim children can learn the Quran and Islamic studies while building a strong sense of community, faith, and friendship.
Quranic Arabic (taught using the Qaida Noorania method), Quran (reading, tafseer, memorization, and tajweed), and Islamic Studies.
We are hiring Weekend School Teachers who are qualified and willing to teach all three subjects — Quranic Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies — at the grade level(s) assigned each semester. The teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, age-appropriate instruction across the four-hour Sunday program, supporting students' academic and spiritual growth, and partnering with parents through grade-level WhatsApp communication.
This is a part-time, in-person, contract role on Sundays only. Ideal candidates have classroom experience, a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge, fluency or strong proficiency in Quranic Arabic, and the patience and warmth to work with children
Teach Arabic letter recognition, pronunciation, and reading using the Qaida Noorania method, scaffolded to the student's level.
Lead Quran reading, memorization (hifz), and basic tajweed appropriate to the assigned grade. Track each student's progress and meet them where they are.
Islamic
Studies: Teach the pillars of Islam, seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم(, Islamic values, and how to apply them in daily life, using the curriculum provided by the school.
50 AM each Sunday for the morning assembly; remain on-site through 2:00 PM dismissal. Plan weekly lessons aligned to the SALAM Weekend School curriculum and learning objectives. Manage classroom behavior with kindness, consistency, and developmentally appropriate expectations. Maintain accurate attendance, progress notes, and assessments for each student. Communicate with parents through the grade-level WhatsApp group, including weekly updates and timely responses to questions. Coordinate with co-teachers, subject specialists, and the principal on curriculum, students of concern, and special events. Uphold child safety, supervision, and conduct policies at all times.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Islamic Studies, Arabic, or a related field. Prior experience in a weekend or full-time Islamic school setting. Familiarity with differentiated instruction for mixed-ability classrooms. Bilingual communication with parents.
$20.00 per hour, paid monthly.
A current resume. A short cover letter (1 page) describing your teaching philosophy and your experience with each of the three subjects. Names and contact information for two professional or community references.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a brief teaching demonstration.
Candidates must be practicing Muslims with proficiency in Quranic Arabic and the ability to teach Islamic values and tajweed. Prior experience teaching or mentoring children is required, with a bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
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