Hifzh School Teacher

We are seeking passionate and dedicated full‑time Hifzh School teachers to guide students on their journey of Qur’an memorization. The ideal candidates will inspire and support students, ensuring accurate recitation, meaningful understanding, and a love for the Qur’an.

• Prepare short- and long‑term goals for students according to each student’s ability and potential.
• Lead daily Hifzh sessions, facilitating memorization and revision.
• Listen to and correct students in their memorization and review assignments on a one‑on‑one basis.
• Provide individualized feedback, correcting recitation errors with precision and care.
• Follow a process for formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including daily homework logs, progress reports, and report cards.
• Motivate students through encouragement, positive reinforcement, and by instilling a love for the Qur’an.
• Integrate tarbiyah of students – such as social responsibility, kindness, and other Islamic values – into daily routines.
• Communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those raised in the American context.
• Discuss students’ progress and concerns with parents and administrators.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety within the classroom.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to enhance the Hifzh curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Be receptive to coaching and constructive feedback.
• Supervise students during classes and at other times in the school day.
• Perform other related duties in the Islamic education area as required by Dar‑us‑Salaam management.

• Must have memorized the entire Qur’an (Hafidh/Hafidha) and be able to recite it with proper Tajweed.
• Strong ability to identify and correct mistakes in recitation.
• Exceptional listening skills to assess and correct students’ recitations accurately.
• Proven ability to connect with youth in a compassionate and culturally‑relevant manner.
• Demonstrated patience, empathy, and dedication to student success.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students of all ages.
• Ability to effectively manage multi‑age classes of 12–15 students.
• Balanced understanding and ability to help students grasp meanings of the Qur’an (Tafseer, life lessons).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new teaching strategies, and respond to feedback.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Formal Ijazah or Sanad in Qur’an recitation or teaching.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in North America or Europe in a Hifzh or Islamic school setting.
• College degree in Islamic Sciences or a related field.