RISE Academy 2026-2027 School Year Arabic Teacher

RISE Education System•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RISE Academy is seeking an Arabic / Qur’anic Arabic Teacher to join our teaching staff for the 2026–2027 school year. The primary teaching assignment will focus on upper school Arabic and Qur’anic Arabic. The ideal candidate is passionate about formal and classical Arabic, skilled at building strong language foundations, and committed to nurturing students academically, spiritually, and personally in a faith-based environment. The teaching commitment involved is a minimum of four 40-minute period / week.

Requirements

Native or near-native Arabic proficiency, with strong command of formal Arabic and classical/Qur’anic Arabic
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction in Arabic, including age-appropriate pedagogy for language learning
Passion for the Arabic language and for teaching students to engage with formal and Qur’anic Arabic meaningfully
Commitment to holistic student development and creating a supportive, values-aligned classroom culture
Ability to differentiate instruction based on student needs
Strong classroom management and student engagement strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Comfort using technology tools (email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets) and classroom equipment (computers, projectors, printers, etc.)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Alignment with RISE Academy’s mission and comfort working in a faith-based school environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Qur’anic Arabic, or a closely related field
Experience teaching Arabic in a formal setting (school, weekend school, or structured program)
Experience teaching middle school and/or high school students
Familiarity with proficiency-based language instruction, curriculum mapping, and structured assessment systems

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement lesson plans aligned with the school’s instructional program; provide written evidence of preparation as required
Deliver instruction in Arabic and Qur’anic Arabic that builds proficiency in reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar
Develop engaging lessons that incorporate best practices in world language instruction, including structured practice, guided reading, and meaningful communication
Differentiate lessons to reflect accommodations for differences in student abilities and learning styles
Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress through formal and informal measures and provide timely feedback
Use assessment data to reteach, remediate, enrich, and support mastery over time
Modify curricula and supports as needed for students with learning differences, including implementing accommodations aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) when applicable
Complete required documentation for students participating in special programs as required by state and federal guidelines
Create a classroom environment conducive to active, successful learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development
Establish clear routines and effective behavior expectations that support a respectful and motivating learning environment
Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators
Participate in staff professional development activities and collaborative planning
Abide by the staff handbook and all school policies, procedures, laws, and applicable regulations
Assist with school events and extracurricular activities as needed
Perform other duties as assigned