Quran Teacher

The Muslim Association of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muslim Association of Canada seeks a Quran/Arabic Teacher to guide students in Quran and Arabic instruction, fostering spiritual growth and character development. The role involves designing engaging lessons, building strong rapport with students and parents, and delivering a well-rounded instructional program.

You will monitor progress, adapt teaching methods, and collaborate with staff to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in Quran and/or Arabic instruction.
• Strong knowledge of teaching practices and child development.
• Commitment to upholding Islamic values and ethical conduct.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform all duties listed above with professionalism and care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the intellectual and personal development of each student.
• Support students in developing learning discipline, manners, and respect for others.
• Act with fairness and impartiality in interactions with students.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and encourage family involvement in learning.
• Continuously work toward maintaining high professional competence.
• Collaborate in training future educators and mentoring new teachers.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Uphold MAC’s code of conduct, dress code, and overall mission and vision.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during instructional and supervision times. Leaving students unsupervised is a breach of duty.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Education

Quran/Arabic instruction experience

Job description

The Quran/Arabic Teacher is responsible for instructing students and supporting their academic and personal growth. This includes developing lesson plans, creating a learning environment conducive to spiritual and character development, and delivering a well-rounded instructional program. The teacher will work to build strong rapport with students, motivate them to develop key skills and Islamic values, and maintain effective communication with parents and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The teacher shall assume the following responsibilities:

Contribute to the intellectual and personal development of each student.

Support students in developing learning discipline, manners, and respect for others.

Act with fairness and impartiality in interactions with students.

Communicate with parents about student progress and encourage family involvement in learning.

Continuously work toward maintaining high professional competence.

Collaborate in training future educators and mentoring new teachers.

Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Uphold MAC’s code of conduct, dress code, and overall mission and vision.

Ensure the safety and well-being of students during instructional and supervision times. Leaving students unsupervised is a breach of duty.

Qualifications:

Relevant education and experience in Quran and/or Arabic instruction.

Strong knowledge of teaching practices and child development.

Commitment to upholding Islamic values and ethical conduct.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to perform all duties listed above with professionalism and care.