Substitute Teacher – Weekend School

• Position:
  Substitute Teacher – Weekend School
• Reports to:
  
  Principal / Academic Coordinator
• Location:
  
  SALAM Islamic Center, Sacramento, CA (in-person)
• Schedule:
  
  On-call, Sundays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (arrive 9:50 AM for morning assembly/athkar)
• Two semesters:
  Fall and Spring
• Classification:
  Independent Contractor (1099)
• Compensation: $20.00 per hour
• Start date:
  
  Immediate; ongoing through the 2026–2027 school year

SALAM Weekend School is a Sunday Islamic education program serving children from Pre-K through high school in Sacramento, California. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where Muslim children can learn the Quran and Islamic studies while building a strong sense of community, faith, and friendship.

Each Sunday, students rotate through three core subjects:
Quranic Arabic (taught using the Qaida Noorania method), Quran (reading, tafseer, memorization, and tajweed), and Islamic Studies.

We are building a pool of reliable Substitute Teachers who can step in when a regular teacher is absent. Substitutes cover all three subjects (Quranic Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies) at whichever level needs coverage that Sunday. The substitute follows the regular teacher s lesson plan, keeps the class on track, and makes sure students have a safe, structured, and productive day.

This is a part-time, in-person, on-call contract role on Sundays only. There is no minimum number of Sundays; you accept the assignments that fit your schedule. Ideal candidates have classroom experience, a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge, fluency or strong proficiency in Quranic Arabic, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to different age groups.

• Instruction (all three subjects)
  • Quranic Arabic:
    Deliver the planned Qaida Noorania lesson, supporting letter recognition, pronunciation, and reading at the student s level.
  • Quran:
    Lead Quran reading, memorization (hifz) review, and basic tajweed following the regular teacher s plan and each student s current progress.
  • Islamic Studies:
    Teach the planned lesson on the pillars of Islam, seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad) or Islamic values, using the curriculum provided by the school.

• Arrive by 9:50 AM for the morning assembly; remain on-site through 2:00 PM dismissal.
• Review the lesson plan and class materials provided by the regular teacher or the school before class begins.
• Manage classroom behavior with kindness, consistency, and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Take attendance and leave a brief end-of-day note for the regular teacher covering what was taught, student behavior, and anything that needs follow-up.
• Direct any parent questions to the regular teacher or school office; the regular teacher remains the primary parent contact.
• Uphold child safety, supervision, and conduct policies at all times.

• Practicing Muslim with a strong personal commitment to Islamic values and to serving as a positive role model for children.
• Demonstrated ability to teach all three subjects:
  Quranic Arabic (Qaida Noorania or equivalent), Quran reading and memorization, and Islamic Studies.
• Strong proficiency in Quranic Arabic, including correct pronunciation (makharij) and basic tajweed.
• Solid foundational knowledge of aqeedah, seerah, and the pillars of Islam appropriate to teaching K–12 students.
• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or working with children (formal classroom experience preferred).
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable and responsive to short-notice requests (typically by Saturday evening).

• Bachelor s degree in Education, Islamic Studies, Arabic, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a weekend or full-time Islamic school setting.
• Comfortable teaching across a range of ages and levels.
• Bilingual communication.

• Pay rate: $20.00 per hour, paid monthly.
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 4.5 paid hours per Sunday worked.
• Classification:
  Independent contractor (1099).
• The substitute is responsible for their own taxes; SALAM does not withhold federal, state, FICA, or unemployment taxes. A W-9 will be required at onboarding, and a 1099-NEC will be issued at year-end if compensation meets the IRS threshold.
• Calendar:
  As-needed during the SALAM Weekend School academic calendar (Fall and Spring semesters).
• Work environment:
  On-site at SALAM Islamic Center, Sacramento, CA.