CAREERS

SVA has several open positions for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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


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-8th Grade Islamic Studies, Quran, & Arabic curriculum to identify gaps and improvement required
  • Design an updated and comprehensive curriculum for PreK-8th 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 5th 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