Substitute Teacher – Weekend School

SALAM Center • Sacramento, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Each Sunday, students rotate through three core subjects: Quranic Arabic (taught using the Qaida Noorania method), Quran (reading, tafseer, memorization, and tajweed), and Islamic Studies.

We are building a pool of reliable Substitute Teachers who can step in when a regular teacher is absent. Substitutes cover all three subjects (Quranic Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies) at whichever level needs coverage that Sunday. The substitute follows the regular teacher's lesson plan, keeps the class on track, and makes sure students have a safe, structured, and productive day.

This is a part-time, in-person, on-call contract role on Sundays only. There is no minimum number of Sundays; you accept the assignments that fit your schedule. Ideal candidates have classroom experience, a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge, fluency or strong proficiency in Quranic Arabic, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to different age groups.

Requirements

• Practicing Muslim with a strong personal commitment to Islamic values and to serving as a positive role model for children.
• Demonstrated ability to teach all three subjects: Quranic Arabic (Qaida Noorania or equivalent), Quran reading and memorization, and Islamic Studies.
• Strong proficiency in Quranic Arabic, including correct pronunciation (makharij) and basic tajweed.
• Solid foundational knowledge of aqeedah, seerah, and the pillars of Islam appropriate to teaching K–12 students.
• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or working with children (formal classroom experience preferred).
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable and responsive to short-notice requests (typically by Saturday evening).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Islamic Studies, Arabic, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a weekend or full-time Islamic school setting.
• Comfortable teaching across a range of ages and levels.
• Bilingual communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the planned Qaida Noorania lesson, supporting letter recognition, pronunciation, and reading at the student's level.
• Lead Quran reading, memorization (hifz) review, and basic tajweed following the regular teacher's plan and each student's current progress.
• Teach the planned lesson on the pillars of Islam, seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), or Islamic values, using the curriculum provided by the school.
• Arrive by 9:50 AM for the morning assembly; remain on-site through 2:00 PM dismissal.
• Review the lesson plan and class materials provided by the regular teacher or the school before class begins.
• Manage classroom behavior with kindness, consistency, and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Take attendance and leave a brief end-of-day note for the regular teacher covering what was taught, student behavior, and anything that needs follow-up.
• Direct any parent questions to the regular teacher or school office; the regular teacher remains the primary parent contact.
• Uphold child safety, supervision, and conduct policies at all times.

Benefits

• Compensation: $20.00 per hour
• Approximately 4.5 paid hours per Sunday worked.
• Independent contractor (1099) classification.
• W-9 will be required at onboarding, and a 1099-NEC will be issued at year-end if compensation meets the IRS threshold.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree