Lead Preschool Teacher

Tarbiyah Academy is seeking a nurturing, skilled, and mission-aligned Preschool Teacher to deliver a developmentally rich early childhood program within a holistic Islamic educational framework.

As a Preschool Teacher, you are responsible for cultivating a classroom environment that is warm, wonder-filled, and intentionally designed for young learners. You will support children's earliest academic, social-emotional, and spiritual foundations through play-based and inquiry-inspired learning.

At Tarbiyah Academy, teaching is both a professional responsibility and an act of stewardship. We are an incredibly relational and collaborative community, grounded in a commitment to purifying our niyyah (intention) in service of our students.

The Preschool Teacher is expected to:

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences grounded in early childhood best practices
• Integrate Islamic values and character education authentically into daily routines, transitions, and instruction
• Cultivate children's curiosity, language development, early literacy, and numeracy skills
• Use formative observation and documentation to guide instruction and communicate student growth
• Provide a structured yet flexible learning environment that balances routine with exploration
• Engage families as partners in their child's early learning journey
• Collaboratively plan with grade-level and vertical teams to ensure coherence and progression

• Create a joyful, emotionally safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Support children's social-emotional growth, self-regulation, and early character development
• Implement positive guidance strategies aligned with school expectations
• Foster belonging, dignity, and a deep sense of security within the classroom community
• Maintain organized, print-rich, and engaging classroom environments that invite independent exploration

• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through proactive and warm communication
• Share regular documentation of student growth and learning milestones
• Partner with parents to support each child's development holistically

• Actively participate in collaborative planning and professional learning communities
• Engage in early childhood and IB-aligned professional development
• Contribute to accreditation and authorization processes as applicable
• Seek continuous improvement in instructional practice
• Offer at least one extracurricular activity per week
• Participate in school events, field trips, and co-curricular responsibilities

Tarbiyah Academy teachers are expected to embody:

• Amanah (trustworthiness) in professional conduct
• Ihsān (excellence) in preparation and delivery
• Rahmah (compassion) in student interactions

Teachers are encouraged to engage in ongoing tazkiyah—self-reflection and intentional growth—to sustain patience, emotional regulation, and sincerity in their work.

We believe that spiritual culture and professional excellence are inseparable.

• You are deeply aligned with the mission of an Islamic educational institution
• You have a genuine love for young children and understand how they learn
• You understand play-based, inquiry-inspired, and developmentally appropriate practice
• You are warm, patient, organized, and reflective
• You communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• You build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• You are flexible, resilient, and maintain high expectations for young learners
• You thrive in collaborative environments

Salary placement is determined by full-time teaching experience, state certification status, and highest degree earned (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) from an accredited U.S. university
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Strong command of English

Preferred:

• State certification in Early Childhood Education
• Experience in IB Primary Years Programme (Early Years)
• Experience in independent or Islamic schools

Tarbiyah Academy is committed to developing confident learners rooted in faith, knowledge, and character. We are building a school culture that values intellectual rigor, spiritual intentionality, collaboration, and growth. We seek educators who approach teaching not simply as a job, but as meaningful work grounded in purpose.

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