Length of Assignment: 10 months (August 1 2008 – May 30 2009)

Application Deadline: Open until filled, review of applications will start June 14, 2008

Please send resumes to SALAM, Attn. Education Board to 4541 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841 or email to sobia@salamcenter.org.

Benefits:

As defined in SALAM’s Employee Handbook which includes:

50% discount on SALAM Elementary and Preschool tuitions

50% on health insurance premium

1. Preschool Director & Teacher
   1. Manages the Preschool program
   2. Reports to SALAM Principal
   3. Full Time Exempt
   4. Entry Salary Range: $2,400 - $2,600 / month
   5. Work Hours (subject to change): M-TH  8:00 – 4:00, F 8:00 – 1:30, S 11:00 – 2:30
   6. Any required meetings and events with one week notice
   7. Qualifications as outlined by the Department of Social Services
2. Preschool Fully Qualified Teacher
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Full Time Exempt
   3. Entry Salary Range: $2,200 $2,400 / month
   4. Work Hours (subject to change): M-TH  8:00 – 4:00, F 8:00 – 1:30, S 11:00 – 2:30
   5. Any required meetings and events with one week notice
   6. Qualifications as outlined by the Department of Social Services

For Preschool positions job descriptions in PDF click here...

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Elementary School Positions

All Positions report to SALAM Elementary School Principal

Length of Assignment: 10 months

Application Deadline: Open until filled, review of applications will start June 14, 2008

Please send resumes to SALAM, Attn. Education Board to 4541 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841 or email to sobia@salamcenter.org.

Benefits:

As defined in SALAM’s Employee Handbook which includes:

50% discount on SALAM Elementary and Preschool tuitions

50% on health insurance premium

1. Kindergarten Teacher
   1. Part Time
   2. Entry Salary Range: $2,000-$2,500 / month
   3. Work Hours (subject to change): M-TH  8:00 – 2:00, F 8:00 – 1:30
   4. Any required meetings and events with one week notice
   5. Twice a week yard duty
2. First Grade Teacher
   1. Full Time Exempt
   2. Entry Salary Range: $2,200-$3,000 / month
   3. Work Hours (subject to change): M-TH  7:30 – 3:30, F 7:30 – 1:30
   4. Any required meetings and events with one week notice
   5. Twice a week yard duty
3. Second Grade Teacher
   1. Full Time Exempt
   2. Entry Salary Range: $2,200-$3,000 / month
   3. Work Hours (subject to change): M-TH  7:30 – 3:30, F 7:30 – 1:30
   4. Any required meetings and events with one week notice
   5. Twice a week yard duty

 Elementary School Teachers Job Description

 Primary purpose:

SALAM Elementary School Teacher creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective Islamic environment to enhance the student’s capture of religious knowledge; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

1. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
4. Integrates Islamic concepts in day to day teaching.
5. Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
6. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
8. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
10. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
11. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
12. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
13. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
14. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
15. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
16. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
17. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
18. Implements SALAM’s policies and participates in required meetings and events.
19. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
20. Manages student’s field trips and outdoor activities.

 Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university required.
2. California Teaching Credentials preferred but not necessary for hiring.
3. Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

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Part Time Elementary and Preschool Positions

Start Date: August 11, 2008 (subject to change)

Application Deadline: Open until filled, review of applications will start June 14, 2008

Please send resumes to SALAM, Attn. Education Board to 4541 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841 or email to sobia@salamcenter.org.

Benefits:

As defined in SALAM’s Employee Handbook which includes:

50% discount on SALAM Elementary and Preschool tuitions for teachers working 20 hours per week or more.

1. Preschool Assistant Teacher
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Part Time
   3. Entry Salary: $10-$11/hour
   4. Work Hours (subject to change): M-TH  8:30 – 3:30, F 8:30 – 1:30, S 11:00 – 2:30 (34 hours weekly)
   5. Any required meetings and events with one week notice (extra pay)
   6. Qualifications as outlined by the Department of Social Services
2. Preschool Aid
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Part Time
   3. Entry Salary: $9-$10/hour
   4. Work Hours (subject to change): M-F 8:30 – 1:30, S 11:00 – 2:30 (up to 29 hours weekly)
   5. Any required meetings and events with one week notice (extra pay)
   6. Qualifications as outlined by the Department of Social Services
3. Arabic Language Teacher
   1. Reports to SALAM Principal
   2. Part Time (6 -8 hours weekly)
   3. Entry Salary: $10-$15/Hour
4. Quranic Studies Teacher
   1. Reports to SALAM Principal
   2. Part Time (6 -8 hours weekly)
   3. Entry Salary: $10-$15/Hour
5. Physical Education Teacher
   1. Reports to SALAM Principal
   2. Part Time (6 -8 hours weekly)
   3. Entry Salary: $10-$15/Hour
6. On call Preschool Substitute Teacher
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Available within ½ hour when called
   3. Minimum 4 hours each time called
   4. Entry Salary: $15/Hour
   5. Qualifications as outlined by the Department of Social Services
7. On call Preschool Substitute Teacher Aid
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Available within ½ hour when called
   3. Minimum 4 hours each time called
   4. Entry Salary: $12/Hour
   5. Qualifications as outlined by the Department of Social Services
8. Ramadan Preschool Teachers and Teacher Aids
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Temporary: September 2008
   3. Entry Salary: $10-$12/hour
   4. Work Hours: 7:00 – 9:30pm (subject to change)
9. Family Nights Preschool Teachers and Teacher Aids
   1. Reports to Preschool Director
   2. Start Date: November 2008 (subject to change)
   3. Entry Salary: $10-$12/hour
   4. Work Hours: 6:30 – 10:00pm (subject to change)