Associate Director

Tajan Quran Institute; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tajan Quran Institute in Allentown, PA seeks a full-time Associate Director to oversee daily operations across its evening, weekend, and adult education programs, reporting to the Director of Education.

The ideal candidate will supervise instructional staff, manage student attendance and family engagement, and ensure high-quality Islamic learning outcomes while embodying the Institute's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Islamic Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in classroom teaching and educational leadership.
• Background in teacher supervision and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of evening, weekend, and adult Quranic Arabic and Islamic studies programs.
• Supervise instructional staff and conduct formal performance evaluations.
• Monitor educational quality and track student achievement outcomes.
• Maintain a positive, enriching Islamic learning environment.
• Manage student attendance, discipline processes, and family engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate program schedules, events, and instructional resources across all programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teacher supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Islamic Studies, or related field

Master's degree in Education or Islamic Studies

Job description

Tajan Quran Institute, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Associate Director to lead daily operations across its evening, weekend, and adult education programs. Reporting to the Director of Education, the successful candidate will oversee a high-quality Islamic learning environment serving students, staff, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of evening, weekend, and adult Quranic Arabic and Islamic studies programs
• Supervise instructional staff and conduct formal performance evaluations
• Monitor educational quality and track student achievement outcomes
• Maintain a positive, enriching Islamic learning environment
• Manage student attendance, discipline processes, and family engagement initiatives
• Coordinate program schedules, events, and instructional resources across all programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Islamic Studies, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in both classroom teaching and educational leadership
• Background in teacher supervision and mentoring
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Clear alignment with Tajan's Islamic educational mission and values

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education or Islamic Studies
• Direct experience leading Quranic or Arabic language programs
• Background in nonprofit or Islamic educational settings

Application deadline and start date: August 10, 2026.

Office location: 6635 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18106.

Board Head contact: Amaal Awadalla ([e-mail]).