Islamic Society of Baltimore

Non-profit mosque and educational center

Afterschool Academy Teacher

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeBaltimore, MD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be a Hafidh of the Quran.
Have strong Tajweed proficiency and the ability to correct recitation errors.
Have classroom management, verbal communication, conflict resolution, presentation, listening, and collaborative teaching skills, including collaborative teaching for grades K–5.
Be able to motivate others, work independently, handle uncertainty objectively, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Teach Quran and Islamic Studies lessons.
Promote and uphold Islamic ideals and values, school policies, and the school's mission.
Impart instruction to students and demonstrate a strong grasp of the content and concepts.
Plan courses of study according to curricular guidelines and school requirements.
Develop yearly plans during orientation and collaborate with co-teachers throughout the year.
Tailor courses of study with modifications for students at several levels of academic ability and prior achievement.
Differentiate instruction and use student-oriented teaching.
Prepare assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; conduct standardized tests according to policy; monitor, assist, correct, and grade student results.
Maintain classroom order by counseling students with behavioral problems and consulting other professionals when there is evidence of learning disabilities, social adjustment problems, or child abuse.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Address declines in achievement by counseling students with academic difficulties and drawing on school-system resources for additional academic assistance.
Maintain records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; inform parents about student development at scheduled and as-needed parent-teacher conferences.
Update job knowledge by attending faculty meetings, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations, and completing educational coursework assigned by the administration.

Description

The Afterschool Academy is a daily Islamic Studies program that helps students strengthen their Quranic reading, deepen their understanding of Islam, and build a strong Islamic identity.

It serves Elementary through High School students, Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

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.

Job Description / Responsibilities Include:

Teach Quran and Islamic Studies lessons
Actively participates in promoting and upholding Islamic ideals and values, school policies and mission of the school.
Is able to impart instructions to students 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.
Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results by preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; conducting standardized tests in accordance with policies.
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.
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.
Proficiency in Tajweed and ability to correct recitation errors.

Skills/Qualifications: Hafidh of the Quran, Strong tajweed, Classroom Management, Verbal Communication, Resolving Conflict, Presentation Skills, Self-Motivated, Motivating Others, Listening, Collaborative Teaching - K-5, Deals with Uncertainty, Objectivity, Confidentiality

About the Company

Islamic Society of Baltimore

Non-profit mosque and educational center

ISB is a non-profit community hub in Catonsville, Maryland that serves the Muslim community through religious, educational, social, and outreach programs. Its core offerings include daily prayers, sermons, the Al-Rahmah School (K-12), Quran classes, a nursery, a Quran academy, and youth programs, along with a free health clinic for the uninsured, Zakat services, financial aid, counseling, funeral and marriage services, and interfaith and government engagement. It operates a food pantry and cafe and maintains a strong online presence as the TikTok masjid, sharing daily life of American Muslims. The organization is governed by a democratically elected 9-member council funded by donations and membership fees. ISB’s goal is to preserve Islamic heritage, support families, and strengthen the wider community while offering services that meet religious and social needs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: Not listed

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