Elementary Teacher (1st - 5th Grade)

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school-wide goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe, warm, and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of Islam, incorporating faith into daily instruction and conversation to help students nurture the love for their religion.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with School-wide testing programs.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators as designated by the Head of School.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License: Holds License or is Eligible for License
• State Certification as an Elementary Teacher

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience:

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Noor-Ul-Iman school is a diverse learning community brought together by a mutual desire to practice and preserve core Islamic teachings within a world class educational environment.

Noor-Ul-Iman School (NUI) is a non-public, non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education and accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. It is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, the Council of Islamic Schools of North America, and the Islamic Schools League of America.

Noor-Ul-Iman School hires employees regardless of age, gender, race, color, religion, disability and national or ethnic origin.

Please note: Salary amounts are estimates provided by really. Please reach out to Noor-Ul-Iman School if you have any questions.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person