CAREERS

Available Pre-K, Elementary, & Middle School Teacher Positions

SVA is actively seeking full-time and/or part-time teachers in the following areas.

• P.E.
• Pre-Kindergarten
• Lower Elementary
  • KG/1 Teacher Aid
• Upper Elementary
  • 4/5 Grade Teacher
  • 4/5 Teacher Aid
• Middle School
  • History
  • Math

Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment in line with Islamic teachings
• Educating children in the classroom using SVA teaching philosophy and methods
• Grading student homework assignments daily and complete student assessments in a timely manner
• Interfacing with parents as needed
• Using school software to manage grades and create report cards
• Recess Duty

Qualifications:

• 2 years relevant experience in education
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new situations
• Solid interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with others as a team player
• Exceptional and proven verbal communication skills
• Ability to use MS Office Programs, Google Suite, MS Outlook

Benefits:

• Tuition discounts for children enrolled in SVA
• CalSavers retirement program and healthcare benefits
• Four weeks of paid time off during the academic year
• Professional development, including GLAD teacher training
• Warm community of teachers, administrators, and parents
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and credentials, and depends on part-time or full-time appointment: $20,000 to $55,000 for ten-month contract

Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@svamail.com

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Dean of Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic

SVA is actively seeking a part-time or full-time Dean of Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development and Oversight:

• Review current and historical SVA PreK-8^th Grade Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic curriculum to identify gaps and improvement required
• Design an updated and comprehensive curriculum for PreK-8^th Grade Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic as needed in collaboration with existing staff
• Work with teachers to create lesson plans in line with updated curriculum
• Mentor current Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic teachers to support updated curriculum implementation
• Work with teachers to update and/or develop assessment standards
• Design accelerated high-school advanced Islamic curriculum (perhaps examining primary source document or other advanced work)

Teaching responsibilities:

• Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, nurturing, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Teach middle school Islamic Studies classes
• Teach accelerated high school Islamic Studies class (one 50-minute class per week)
• Grade assignments and exams for middle school and accelerated high school Islamic Studies students
• Complete report card grades for middle school and accelerated high school Islamic Studies students and provide availability for parent-teacher conferences at end of two quarters
• Interface with parents regarding their child's education as needed
• Lead middle school parent sessions focused on important Islamic topics related to their children’s age group at least twice a year
• Lead SVA-wide parent sessions at least twice a year
• Create and lead grade-specific/age-appropriate sessions on Islam to KG through 5^th Grades in dual-grade classes at least twice per year (specifically, KG/1 class session, 2/3 class session, 4/5 class session)
• Lead school-wide sessions on various Islamic topics at least once each quarter (4 times a year)
• Complete online GLAD training
• Give Jummah khutbah at least once a month
• Lead morning assembly for school at 8:20 a.m. at least once a week
• Lead sessions for teachers at least twice a year
• Invite and host talks by outside Islamic scholars at least twice a year
• Provide support and counseling to individual students from time to time as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 2 years relevant experience in education, Islam, Quran, or other
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new situations
• Solid interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with others as a team player
• Exceptional and proven verbal communication skills
• Ability to use MS Office Programs, Google Suite, MS Outlook

Benefits:

• Tuition discounts for children enrolled in SVA
• CalSavers retirement program and healthcare benefits
• Four weeks of paid time off during the academic year
• Professional development, including GLAD teacher training
• Warm community of teachers, administrators, and parents
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and credentials, and depends on part-time or full-time appointment: $30,000 to $65,000 for ten-month contract

Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@svamail.com

Programs & Development Coordinator

SVA is actively seeking a full-time Programs & Development Coordinator. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage co-curricular, after-school, and enrichment programs and events
• Fundraising management
• Manage WASC accreditation
• Identify and establish community partnerships
• Organizational management
• Marketing oversight
• Support school in day-to-day operations as needed
• Support a developmentally appropriate, positive, nurturing, inclusive, and safe learning environment in line with Islamic teachings

Qualifications:

• 5 years relevant experience in education
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new situations
• Solid interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with others as a team player
• Exceptional and proven verbal communication skills
• Ability to use MS Office Programs, Google Suite, MS Outlook, Canva

Benefits:

• Tuition discounts for children enrolled in SVA
• CalSavers retirement program and healthcare benefits
• Four weeks of paid time off during the academic year
• Professional development, including GLAD teacher training
• Warm community of teachers, administrators, and parents
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and credentials: $45,000 to $60,000 range for 10-month contract

Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@svamail.com

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

SVA is actively seeking a full-time Marketing & Social Media Coordinator.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and oversee the execution of the school marketing plan, including
  • Social media
  • new student marketing and outreach
  • donor marketing material and outreach
  • branding strategy
  • school update announcements (emails, newsletters)
• Manage and update SVA website
• Create relationships with local businesses for sponsorship and donation opportunities
• Identify local community members, organizations, and businesses where meaningful partnerships with the school can be established
• Work with administration on events, fundraising initiatives, and community opportunities

Qualifications:

• 2 years marketing experience
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Experience in graphic design and design software, like Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator
• Campaign management
• Ability to use MS Office Programs, Googe Suite, MS Outlook
• Creative and collaborative
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new situations
• Solid interpersonal skills — ability to build rapport with others and a team player.
• Exceptional and proven written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Tuition discounts for children enrolled in SVA
• CalSavers retirement program and healthcare benefits
• Four weeks of paid time off during the academic year
• Professional development, including GLAD teacher training
• Warm community of teachers, administrators, and parents
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and credentials, and depends on part-time or full-time appointment: $15,000 to $40,000 for ten-month contract

Please apply by sending your resume to careers@svamail.com