Weekend School Teacher (Quran, Quranic Arabic & Islamic Studies)

Ummahjobs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

SALAM Islamic Center in Sacramento, CA seeks a Weekend School Teacher to deliver Quranic Arabic, Quran recitation, and Islamic Studies to students from Pre-K through high school.

The role is an independent contractor position, approx. 4.5 hours per Sunday (arrival by 9:50 AM, dismissal at 2:00 PM) with an hourly rate of $20.

Program begins August 9, 2026. Apply through SALAM careers BambooHR portal; closes August 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Islamic Studies, Arabic, or related field.
• Prior experience in weekend or full-time Islamic school setting preferred.
• Ability to teach across multiple Islamic subjects and grade levels.
• Strong parent communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Quranic Arabic, Quran recitation, and Islamic Studies
• Support students' academic and spiritual development
• Maintain communication with parents through grade-level WhatsApp channels
• Coordinate with school leadership on curriculum alignment and classroom management
• Participate in Sunday morning assembly and school programming

Education

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

Job description

# Weekend School Teacher (Quran, Quranic Arabic & Islamic Studies)SALAM Islamic CentercontractSacramento, CA, USAUS$20 – US$20Share:## Job DescriptionSALAM Islamic Center, a mosque and community center in Sacramento, California, seeks Weekend School Teachers for its Fall 2026 semester. SALAM Weekend School is a Sunday-based Islamic education program serving Pre-K through high school students, dedicated to building strong foundations in Islamic knowledge, Quranic literacy, and community belonging.### Role OverviewTeachers deliver age-appropriate instruction in Quranic Arabic, Quran recitation, and Islamic Studies at their assigned grade level. The position involves approximately 4.5 hours per Sunday within a structured four-hour program (arrival by 9:50 AM for morning assembly; dismissal at 2:00 PM).### Key Responsibilities* Prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Quranic Arabic, Quran recitation, and Islamic Studies* Support students' academic and spiritual development* Maintain communication with parents through grade-level WhatsApp channels* Coordinate with school leadership on curriculum alignment and classroom management* Participate in Sunday morning assembly and school programming### What's Offered* Hourly compensation: $20.00 per hour (~4.5 hours per Sunday, paid monthly)* 1099 independent contractor position (candidate responsible for all federal, state, FICA, and unemployment taxes)### Qualifications & Requirements* Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Islamic Studies, Arabic, or related field* Prior experience in weekend or full-time Islamic school setting preferred* Ability to teach across multiple Islamic subjects and grade levels* Strong parent communication and engagement skills### How to ApplySubmit applications through the BambooHR portal linked from the SALAM careers page. Program begins August 9, 2026.### Apply for this roleApply on Company Website →Closes 19 August 2026