Dean Of Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic

About us

Silicon Valley Academy is a full-time private Islamic school in Sunnyvale, California, with 180 students from Pre-kindergarten to accelerated high school. For over 25 years, SVA has been nurturing and providing quality education to Bay Area Muslim youth.

Dean of Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic

Only local candidates may apply.

SVA is actively seeking a part-time or full-time Dean of Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Oversight:

• Design accelerated high-school advanced Islamic curriculum (perhaps examining primary source document or other advanced work)
• Mentor current Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic teachers to support updated curriculum implementation
• Review current and historical SVA PreK-8th Grade Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic curriculum to identify gaps and improvement required
• Work with teachers to create lesson plans in line with updated curriculum
• Design an updated and comprehensive curriculum for PreK-8th Grade Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic as needed in collaboration with existing staff
• Work with teachers to update and/or develop assessment standards

Teaching responsibilities:

• Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, nurturing, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Teach middle school Islamic Studies classes
• Create and lead grade-specific/age-appropriate sessions on Islam to KG through 5th Grades in dual-grade classes at least twice per year (specifically, KG/1 class session, 2/3 class session, 4/5 class session)
• Grade assignments and exams for middle school and accelerated high school Islamic Studies students
• Lead sessions for teachers at least twice a year
• Give Jummah khutbah at least once a month
• Interface with parents regarding their child's education as needed
• Lead school-wide sessions on various Islamic topics at least once each quarter (4 times a year)
• Lead SVA-wide parent sessions at least twice a year
• Lead morning assembly for school at 8:20 a.m. at least once a week
• Teach accelerated high school Islamic Studies class (one 50-minute class per week)
• Invite and host talks by outside Islamic scholars at least twice a year
• Provide support and counseling to individual students from time to time as needed
• Complete online GLAD training
• Lead middle school parent sessions focused on important Islamic topics related to their children’s age group at least twice a year
• Complete report card grades for middle school and accelerated high school Islamic Studies students and provide availability for parent-teacher conferences at end of two quarters

Qualifications:

• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new situations
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 2 years relevant experience in education, Islam, Quran, or other
• Ability to use MS Office Programs, Google Suite, MS Outlook
• Solid interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with others as a team player
• Exceptional and proven verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Professional development, including GLAD teacher training
• Four weeks of paid time off during the academic year
• CalSavers retirement program and healthcare benefits
• Warm community of teachers, administrators, and parents
• Tuition discounts for children enrolled in SVA
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and credentials, and depends on part-time or full-time appointment

Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Only local candidates may apply.

Do you live within commutable distance to Sunnyvale, CA?

Work Location: In person