After School Academy Teacher

Islamic Society of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Afterschool Academy is a daily Islamic Studies program serving elementary through high school students Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. It helps students strengthen their Quranic reading, deepen their understanding of Islam, and build a strong Islamic identity. The teacher promotes and nurtures students’ education by planning and tailoring courses of study, monitoring and correcting academic work, and providing a safe environment conducive to learning. The role integrates Islamic values into students’ learning and supports their academic and personal development.

Requirements

Hafidh of the Quran.
Strong Tajweed proficiency.
Ability to correct Quran recitation errors.
Classroom management skills.
Verbal communication skills.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Presentation skills.
Self-motivation.
Ability to motivate others.
Listening skills.
Collaborative teaching skills, including K–5.
Ability to deal with uncertainty.
Objectivity.
Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Teach Quran and Islamic Studies lessons.
Promote and uphold Islamic ideals and values, school policies, and the school mission.
Plan courses of study in accordance with curricular guidelines and school requirements.
Develop yearly plans during orientation and collaborate with co-teachers throughout the year.
Adapt coursework for students with different levels of academic ability and prior achievement; differentiate instruction and use student-oriented teaching.
Prepare assignments and tests, monitor and assist students, correct and grade work, and conduct standardized tests in accordance with policies.
Maintain classroom order by counseling students with behavioral problems and consulting other professionals when there is evidence of learning disabilities, social adjustment problems, or child abuse.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Counsel students with academic difficulties and draw on school resources for additional academic assistance.
Keep parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation, and reporting on student development at scheduled and as-needed parent-teacher conferences.
Keep job knowledge current by attending faculty meetings, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, participating in professional organizations, and completing educational coursework assigned by the administration.
Correct students’ Quran recitation errors.