Vice Principal – Weekend School

SALAM Center•Sacramento, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

SALAM Weekend School (WES) is the Sunday Islamic education program of SALAM Islamic Center in Sacramento, built around one goal: Building Islamic Identity. Every Sunday, students from Level 1 through Level 8, plus our Youth Group, study three core subjects — Quranic Arabic, Quran (reading, tajweed and hifz), and Islamic Studies — with a dedicated team of teachers, assistants and staff at 4545 College Oak Drive. The Vice Principal works alongside the Principal to lead the school's academic program, support and develop faculty, and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment grounded in Islamic values. This is a part-time, in-person leadership role centered on Sundays, with a few flexible hours during the week for meetings and planning.

Requirements

3+ years of teaching experience in a school, Islamic school, weekend school or youth education program
Solid grounding in Islamic knowledge and practice, and the character to model it for students and staff
Ability to plan and run programs, supervise and train staff, set priorities, and apply policies fairly
Builds strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students; handles difficult conversations with tact, patience and discretion
Comfortable with email, shared documents and group messaging
Available every Sunday of the Fall and Spring semesters, plus occasional weekday meetings
Willing to complete a background check and child-safety (mandated reporter) training

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree; a degree in education or Islamic studies is a plus
1+ year of supervisory or administrative experience (vice principal, coordinator, department lead, program director)
Teaching or administrative credential (welcome, not required)
Experience with youth or teen programming and curriculum design
Ties to the Sacramento Muslim community

Responsibilities

Work with the Principal on curriculum, programs, and materials in Quranic Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies across Levels 1–8
Oversee the Youth Group program, developing age-appropriate curriculum that connects Islamic teachings to the everyday lives of teens
Observe classes regularly and help teachers adapt instruction to students' different needs and abilities
Coordinate first-day placement testing, midterms and finals, and review results with teachers to strengthen the program
Serve as the first line of support for teachers, holding individual conferences on instructional, classroom-management and professional concerns and documenting follow-up through resolution
Help the Principal select, place and evaluate teachers and teaching assistants
Coach new teachers through their first semester; plan and lead staff meetings and training days
Arrange class coverage when a teacher is absent
Handle and document escalated student behavior under the school's progressive discipline policy, in partnership with the Principal
Walk the campus during class time, lunch and dismissal, and make sure child-safety standards, including the two-adult rule, are followed
Support crisis response when needed and help keep safety and emergency plans current
Facilitate parent conferences on escalated academic or behavioral concerns, working toward shared solutions and keeping the Principal informed
Communicate with families about programs and student progress through school-approved channels
Represent the school at SALAM events and work with parent volunteers
Lead back-to-school preparation each semester, including classroom readiness, materials, teacher orientation and family communications
Plan and manage Weekend School events throughout the year, from parent meetings and student recognition to the end-of-year graduation ceremony
Serve as acting Principal when the Principal is away
Explain and apply school policies in the Family and Staff Handbooks
Help track attendance, keep classrooms and supplies in order, and run Sunday logistics
Other related duties as assigned