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We’re Hiring: Hafzah Teacher
Work Location:
Diyanet Center of America, Lanham, MD
Reporting Unit:
Chairman and Principal of Montessori and Hifzh School
📋 Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and Implement Hafızlık Plan: Develop and implement a hifz plan according to the students’ levels.
- Tashih-i Huruf Training: Provide tashih-i huruf training and ensure proper Qur’an recitation.
- Daily Memorization Tracking and Interviews: Regularly conduct daily memorization tracking, review programs, and interviews.
- Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents and inform them about the students’ progress.
- Guidance on Islamic Morals and Values: Guide students on Islamic morals and values.
- Reporting: Regularly report educational processes to a superior and share with relevant units.
- Institutional Representation: Perform duties in accordance with DCA’s mission and vision, fulfilling the responsibility of institutional representation.
🎓 Required Qualifications:
- Hifzh: Must be a hafiz of the Qur’an and possess a hifzh certificate.
- Education: Preferably educated in fields such as Theology, Islamic Studies, or Qur’an Course Teaching.
- Pedagogical Competence: Must be knowledgeable about student psychology and possess pedagogical competence.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, and responsibility.
- Gender Preference: Male teacher preferred for male students.
- Legal Status: Must have legal residency in the USA.
- Language Skills: Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
⏰ Working Conditions:
- Part-Time Work: Part-time work is essential.
- Class Hours and Days Off: Weekly class hours and days off are determined according to the institution’s academic calendar.
This job description outlines the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and working
conditions for the Hifzh Teacher position at the Diyanet Center of America. This role is crucial for
ensuring that students receive the best possible hifzh education.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Diyanet Center of America team. We are currently updating our career opportunities. Please check back soon for a list of open positions.
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Upper Elementary Teacher (Ages 9-12)
We are seeking a passionate Upper Elementary Teacher to join our nurturing, child‑centered Islamic Montessori environment.
📘 Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate Upper Elementary Teacher for ages 9–12 to join our nurturing, child‑centered Islamic Montessori environment for the upcoming school year.
🌱 What You’ll Do
- Guide students during lessons & independent work cycles
- Support academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development
- Lead with calm, consistent expectations
- Implement Montessori principles (training provided)
- Foster independence, leadership, and responsibility
- Integrate Islamic values and practices
- Collaborate with a warm, supportive community
⭐ Ideal Candidate
- Loves working with upper elementary students
- Creative, open‑minded, and growth‑oriented
- Strong communication and classroom presence
- Excited for Montessori certification
- Enjoys interdisciplinary, hands‑on learning
📚 Preferred Strengths
- Cosmic Education & multi‑age community dynamics
- Freedom within limits, independence & responsibility
- Math, Language, Cultural Subjects
- Outdoor education or nature‑based learning
- STEM or arts experience is a plus
🎓 Qualifications & Offerings
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Teaching or substitute experience preferred
- Willing to train in Montessori methods
- Montessori certification & professional development
- Supportive leadership and faith‑centered culture
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