Qur'an Teacher Grades 1–8
The Qur'an program at TES is not a supplementary class. It is the heart of what makes this school distinctly Islamic. The right candidate understands the honour and responsibility of this role and brings both the technical competency to teach proper recitation and the relational warmth to make students love what they are learning.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Deliver structured, level-appropriate Qur'an instruction across Grades 1–8, covering hifz (memorisation), tilawah (recitation), and tajweed rules, with clear progression benchmarks at each level.
- Assess each student's current level accurately and design individualised recitation and memorisation targets that are ambitious but achievable.
- Teach tajweed rules explicitly and systematically, ensuring students understand not just how to apply them but why they matter.
- Introduce word-for-word translation of memorised and studied passages, helping students understand what they are reciting and building a direct connection between the Arabic text and its meaning.
- Incorporate age-appropriate tafseer into lessons, giving students context for the ayaat they are learning, including reasons for revelation, thematic meaning, and practical lessons for their lives as Muslims.
- Track memorisation progress carefully, conduct regular revision sessions, and maintain accurate records of each student's hifz portfolio.
- Create a classroom environment that is structured and focused, while remaining warm, encouraging, and free of shame or discouragement around mistakes.
- Integrate the meaning, context, and beauty of the Qur'an into lessons where appropriate, helping students connect to what they are reciting beyond the mechanics of pronunciation.
- Collaborate with Islamic Studies and Arabic teachers to reinforce Qur'anic vocabulary, word-for-word translation work, and thematic connections across subjects.
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, recitation targets, and practical ways to support daily Qur'an practice at home.
- Model adab with the Qur'an in every aspect of the classroom, from how it is handled to how it is discussed.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- A teacher with a genuine, living relationship with the Qur'an, someone whose students can sense that this is not just a job.
- Technically strong in tajweed with a recognised ijazah or formal certification in Qur'anic recitation; experience teaching hifz is a strong asset.
- Knowledgeable in tafseer and word-for-word Arabic translation, and able to present that knowledge in a way that is meaningful and accessible to elementary-aged students.
- Patient, consistent, and skilled at working with students across a wide range of recitation levels, including beginners and those with learning differences.
- Someone who understands that progress in Qur'an is deeply personal for families and approaches that responsibility with care and professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ijazah in Qur'anic recitation; certification in tajweed instruction is a strong asset
- Formal education in Islamic Studies, Qur'anic Sciences, Arabic, or a related field is preferred; training in tafseer methodology is a strong asset
- Experience teaching Qur'an, word-for-word translation, and tafseer to children at the elementary level
- Strong Arabic recitation skills and familiarity with hifz methodology
- Deeply committed to Islamic education, tarbiyah, and the spiritual development of students