Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy is seeking applications for

Middle School Teaching Position (Gr 8 & 9)

The Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy (AZIA) is an independent elementary and middle school that is inspired by the doctrines and values of the Islamic faith and offers a broad and balanced program that is in line with BCs redesigned curriculum. It strives to nourish academic, ethical, and spiritual excellence in its students. AZIA strongly values its partnership with parents and the wider community.AZIA is a Group 1 classification of Independent schools under the Ministry of Education guidelines. The school opened its doors for the first time in September 2003 and currently offers Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten to Grade 9 education. The school is located at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Center in Richmond BC, which includes a beautiful mosque, a large library, a playground, and a full- size gymnasium. We have a strong enthusiastic team of dedicated staff committed to the vision of the school and a supportive, devoted School Board.We are inviting applications from caring and capable individuals who able to teach a broad spectrum of subjects at the Middle School level. There will be consideration to retain for the 2024-2025 school year with a continuing contract. Our salary scale is equivalent to the Richmond Public School pay scale.

Required qualifications include:

BC Professional Teacher Certification

Willingness to support and facilitate the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the middle school program through an ongoing collaboration with the School Board and the principal

Motivated to develop an environment that is conducive to teaching the doctrines, values, and practices of the faith

Committed to nurture a strong Islamic identity and be a role-model for both students and staff

Ability to overlook the daily operations and administrative tasks of the middle school

Knowledge of pedagogy including instructional strategies, theory of teaching literacy/ numeracy, and child development

Knowledge of current curriculum trends and best practices at the middle school level

Interest in planning and administering extra-curricular activities

Experience with French/ADST/PE is an assetApplications will be accepted until April 16, 2024.

Resumes and supporting documents should be sent to pcohee@azia.ca