Al-Rahmah School Teacher

ISB; Hollifield (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Rahmah School seeks an enthusiastic Elementary Teacher (K-5) who integrates Islamic values into a comprehensive curriculum. You will plan study courses, tailor instruction, and collaborate with co-teachers to support diverse learners.

The role emphasizes classroom management, student assessment, and parental communication to foster a safe and productive learning environment. Responsibilities include promoting Islamic ideals, delivering content, using MAP assessments, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience planning a course of study according to curricular guidelines.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for multiple levels of ability.
• Uses MAP assessments for diagnostics and small group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in promoting and upholding Islamic ideals and school policies.
• Imparts instruction for Elementary grades (K-5) with strong content knowledge.
• Develops yearly plans during orientation and collaborates with Co-Teachers.
• Develops and presents lesson plans using various techniques and resources; submits weekly plans.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results; uses MAP assessments for instruction.
• Maintains order in the classroom by counseling students and follows safety regulations.
• Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance and reporting at conferences.
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings and completing assigned coursework.

Skills

Classroom Management

Verbal Communication

Resolving Conflict

Presentation Skills

Self-Motivated

Motivating Others

Listening

Collaborative Teaching - K-5

Deals with Uncertainty

Objectivity

Confidentiality

Job description

Description

Job Purpose:

Promotes and nurtures the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study, monitors assists and corrects academic efforts, provides a safe environment conducive to learning, by integrating and instilling Islamic values in the hearts of Muslim students.

Requirements

Job Description / Responsibilities Include:

• Actively participates in promoting and upholding Islamic ideals and values, school policies and mission of the school.
• Is able to impart instructions for Elementary grades (K-5) and has a strong grasp of content and concepts.
• Educates students by planning a course of study according to curricular guidelines and school requirements. Develops yearly plans during orientation and engages in Collaboration throughout the year with Co-Teachers.
• Tailors course of study by developing modifications for several levels of academic ability and previous achievement. Is able to differentiate instructions and engage in student oriented teaching.
• Develops and presents lesson plans by using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet. Submits lesson plans on a weekly basis at a designated time, following the format adopted by Al-Rahmah School on www.curriculumtrak.com
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results by preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; conducting standardized tests in accordance with district policies and state law. Uses MAP assessments to conduct informed teaching, perform diagnostics and small group instructions.
• Maintains order in the classroom by counseling students with behavioral problems; consulting with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Intercepts deterioration in achievement by counseling students with academic difficulties; drawing on the school system's resources for additional academic assistance.
• Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reporting on all elements of student development at parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as needed. Is able to update grades on a weekly basis on Student Information System Renweb.
• Provide student support services by monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom; PE, library, technology class, standardized test proctoring and any other duty assigned by the school administration.
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations, and completing assigned educational coursework by the administration.

Skills/Qualifications

• Classroom Management
• Verbal Communication
• Resolving Conflict
• Presentation Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Motivating Others
• Listening
• Collaborative Teaching - K-5
• Deals with Uncertainty
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality