Job Descriptions

American Youth Academy is an Islamic-based private school located in Tampa, Florida, one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire country. AYA was established in 1992 and currently serves 650 students grades pre-K through 12, increasing every year. One of AYA's top priorities is to create an environment and structure that allows all students to engage in experiences that prepare them for the future. As enrollment continues to grow, we are looking for additional staff and administrators to join our team to help us with our next step into the future.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Arabic/Islamic studies or a Master's degree from an accredited institution in a related field (preferred).

Ijaza (Certification) in teaching and memorization of Quran with Tajweed and meet any other credentialing requirements.

Ability to encourage and inspire the students to love the Quran

Have a good understanding of the Quran and the English language.

Exemplify strong Islamic character and possess sound knowledge of Islam

The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

Reports to: Head of School

Job Goal

The Islamic Studies teacher provides Islamic Studies instruction to students in grades ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade. This teacher creates an educational atmosphere where students are granted the opportunity to fulfill their potential of becoming knowledgeable and productive Muslims. The teacher is the role model and mentor of children and should aim to lead students to discover the beauty of Islam to apply knowledge into beneficial actions.

Teachers will be evaluated in the following areas as part of their annual evaluation:

Attendance 10%

Professional Responsibilities 10%

Professional Development Goals 10%

Planning and Preparation 20%

Lesson Structure 15%

Classroom Environment 15%

Quality of Instruction 20%

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Employing effective pedagogy that enables children to become successful lifelong learners who can become future leaders of their communities by:

Empowering children to become or prepare to be independent learners, not relying on the teacher as the only source of information.

Encouraging students to be critical thinkers, involving students actively in pursuing open-ended and relevant units of inquiry, and maintaining a supportive climate for the needs of native and second language learners.

Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge, especially in Fiqh, aqeedah, Islamic history, & Quranic tajweed.

Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge of ACTFL standards (Arabic)

Being clear about WHAT is being taught, WHY it's being taught, and HOW will it be taught

Using formative and summative assessment information to plan progression for differing needs of learners in the class

Be mindful of the school's policies, aims, objectives, and organizational procedures in such a way as to contribute positively, sensitively, and harmoniously to their achievement;

Take responsibility for the progress of student's in Arabic across the school;

Identify clear teaching and learning objectives specifying how they will be taught and assessed.

Teach according to their educational needs and the school's Arabic curriculum assigned to them.

Plan, prepare and deliver work and lessons that cater to student needs within their class.

Participate in team and staff meetings, coaching, mentoring, and co-coaching to raise standards;

Review teaching and programs of work and participate in training and professional development as a teacher, staying up to date with changes and developments.

Organize the classroom environment and learning resources to create a positive learning environment.

Maintain discipline according to the behavior management policy of the school.

Provide robust Arabic leadership teaching at the school, in association with and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this area and after-school clubs whenever possible;

Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits

Embrace the department focus on student-centered learning, critical thinking, and creativity.

Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their learning and review their progress against the target goals.

Take the responsibility of teaching seriously and show leadership initiatives.

Participate in Quran Competition and Athan Club.

Classroom Strategies and Behaviors

Provides clear learning goals with an identified objective and provides rubrics for tracking student progress.

Establishes classroom rules and procedures through the practice of routines.

Recognizes adherence to rules and procedures with positive recognition and thorough follow-up with consequences.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students by displaying objectivity and using verbal and nonverbal behaviors to demonstrate interest.

Engages students by maintaining a lively pace, through physical movement, and by demonstrating enthusiasm.

Makes the physical environment as safe and conducive to learning as possible.

Teaching for Student Learning

The lesson is structured to meet the school guidelines for maximizing student learning and is completed in the time allotted.

The content is delivered comprehensively and cohesively where all students are demonstrating understanding.

Helps students interact with new information by identifying critical information, chunking and elaborating on new information, and recording knowledge.

Helps students practice and deepen new knowledge by using and practicing learning skills and strategies.

Planning and Preparing

Effectively plans and prepares for lessons and units by scaffolding information into the lessons.

Creates or selects evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and aligned with the lesson's goals.

Plans and prepares for the use of available resources and technology, including traditional resources and newer tools.

Plans and prepares for the needs of students who lack support from home, in the English language and Arabic language.

Performance Responsibilities: Non-Teaching Tasks

Collegiality and Professionalism

Promotes positive interactions with colleagues.

Promotes positive interactions with students.

Promotes positive interactions with parents.

Seeks mentorship for the areas of need or interest.

Shares ideas and strategies with other teachers

School and Individual Advancement

Uses resources effectively

Adheres to school rules, policies, and values.

Attends to assigned duties diligently.

Actively sponsors engage in and promote school committees.

Actively sponsors engage in and promote student clubs.

Participates in and supports school initiatives.

Participates in professional development opportunities.

Implements information, tools, and resources from professional development sessions.

Record Keeping

Maintains RenWeb per school guidelines.

Maintains students' grades in an organized manner.

Updates student records and grades promptly.

Maintains school resources and textbooks in good condition.

Submits lesson plans promptly.

Submits all requested documents promptly.

Students are challenged at their ability level as they are guided through the higher-order thinking continuum.

Communicates high expectations for ALL students by asking probing yet guided questions for all students, particularly the low expectancy students.

Ability To:

Weigh options and think clearly.

Ability to multitask.

Organize effectively through adequate planning

Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with administration, students, staff, and the school community to promote a collaborative professional environment.

Relate well with children, deal with student problems, and maintain effective classroom discipline.

Handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

Engage students through diversified learning activities

Personalize learning to engage all learners

Maintain a learning environment that is safe and student-friendly

Willingness to openly communicate with administration, students, staff, and the school community.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement.

Demonstrated willingness to be held accountable for student results.

Physical Demand:

Teachers must be able to walk through the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Dealing with students can entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to the frequent basis on a given day. The chalkboard or whiteboard is occasionally too frequently used, requiring grasping the chalk or marker or eraser, reaching, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity, and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at class. is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to the classroom up to 200 feet away.

Environmental Demands:

This position works in various settings, including classrooms and outdoors, and may experience heat or cold extremes and fumes, odors, dust, and the noise level is moderate to loud.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the employee's general nature and level of work (s) within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this position.

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