Elementary School Teacher (PYP)

Summary

PYP Homeroom Teacher

Tarbiyah Academy is seeking a reflective, skilled, and mission-aligned PYP Homeroom Teacher to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme within a holistic Islamic educational framework.

As a PYP Homeroom Teacher, you are responsible for cultivating a classroom environment that is intellectually rigorous, spiritually grounded, and developmentally appropriate. You will teach all core subject areas through inquiry-based learning while nurturing students’ faith identity, character development, and academic confidence.

At Tarbiyah Academy, teaching is both a professional responsibility and an act of stewardship. We are an incredibly relational and collaborative community, grounded in a commitment to purifying our niyyah (intention) in service of our students.

Pedagogy & Instructional Excellence

The PYP Homeroom Teacher is expected to:

• Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based instruction aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme
• Teach all core content areas through meaningful, concept-driven Units of Inquiry
• Integrate Islamic values and character education authentically across subject areas
• Empower students to become independent learners and critical thinkers
• Clearly articulate what is being taught, why it matters, and how learning will be assessed
• Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and differentiate for diverse learners
• Provide high-quality scaffolding and timely, actionable feedback
• Engage students in reflection and ownership of their learning
• Collaboratively plan with grade-level and vertical teams to ensure coherence and progression

Classroom Culture & Student Development

• Create a structured, joyful, and emotionally safe learning environment
• Implement positive behavior systems aligned with school expectations
• Support students’ social-emotional growth and early character development
• Foster belonging, dignity, and respect within the classroom community
• Maintain organized and engaging classroom environments that support optimal learning

Family Partnership & Communication

• Build strong relationships with families through proactive and transparent communication
• Participate in three-way conferences and student-led conferences
• Provide clear and informative progress reports
• Partner with parents to support student growth academically and socially

Professional Collaboration & Growth

• Actively participate in collaborative planning and professional learning communities
• Engage in IB professional development and ongoing teacher growth
• Contribute to accreditation and authorization processes
• Seek continuous improvement in instructional practice and technology integration
• Offer at least one extracurricular activity per week
• Participate in school events, field trips, and co-curricular responsibilities

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

Tarbiyah Academy teachers are expected to embody:

• Amanah (trustworthiness) in professional conduct
• Ihsān (excellence) in preparation and delivery
• Rahmah (compassion) in student interactions
• Shūra (collaboration) in team planning

Teachers are encouraged to engage in ongoing tazkiyah—self-reflection and intentional growth—to sustain patience, emotional regulation, and sincerity in their work.

We believe that spiritual culture and professional excellence are inseparable.

Who You Are

• You are deeply aligned with the mission of an Islamic educational institution
• You have a genuine love and appreciation for children
• You understand differentiation and inquiry-based learning
• You are organized, reflective, and detail-oriented
• You communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• You build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• You are flexible, resilient, and maintain high expectations
• You thrive in collaborative environments

Salary Determination

Salary placement is determined by full-time teaching experience, state certification status, and highest degree earned (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate).

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (or related field) from an accredited U.S. university
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Strong command of English (Homeroom teachers must demonstrate native-level fluency)

Preferred:

• State certification
• Master’s degree
• Experience in IB Primary Years Programme
• Experience in independent or Islamic schools

Why Tarbiyah Academy

Tarbiyah Academy is committed to developing confident learners rooted in faith, knowledge, and character. We are building a school culture that values intellectual rigor, spiritual intentionality, collaboration, and growth.

We seek educators who approach teaching not simply as a job, but as meaningful work grounded in purpose.

To apply

Send your resume through our application using LinkedIn. Then email your resume and cover letter to our Head of Primary School (magabein@tarbiyahacademy.org)

Job Description

PYP Homeroom Teacher

Tarbiyah Academy is seeking a reflective, skilled, and mission-aligned PYP Homeroom Teacher to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme within a holistic Islamic educational framework.

As a PYP Homeroom Teacher, you are responsible for cultivating a classroom environment that is intellectually rigorous, spiritually grounded, and developmentally appropriate. You will teach all core subject areas through inquiry-based learning while nurturing students’ faith identity, character development, and academic confidence.

At Tarbiyah Academy, teaching is both a professional responsibility and an act of stewardship. We are an incredibly relational and collaborative community, grounded in a commitment to purifying our niyyah (intention) in service of our students.

Pedagogy & Instructional Excellence

The PYP Homeroom Teacher is expected to:

• Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based instruction aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme
• Teach all core content areas through meaningful, concept-driven Units of Inquiry
• Integrate Islamic values and character education authentically across subject areas
• Empower students to become independent learners and critical thinkers
• Clearly articulate what is being taught, why it matters, and how learning will be assessed
• Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and differentiate for diverse learners
• Provide high-quality scaffolding and timely, actionable feedback
• Engage students in reflection and ownership of their learning
• Collaboratively plan with grade-level and vertical teams to ensure coherence and progression

Classroom Culture & Student Development

• Create a structured, joyful, and emotionally safe learning environment
• Implement positive behavior systems aligned with school expectations
• Support students’ social-emotional growth and early character development
• Foster belonging, dignity, and respect within the classroom community
• Maintain organized and engaging classroom environments that support optimal learning

Family Partnership & Communication

• Build strong relationships with families through proactive and transparent communication
• Participate in three-way conferences and student-led conferences
• Provide clear and informative progress reports
• Partner with parents to support student growth academically and socially

Professional Collaboration & Growth

• Actively participate in collaborative planning and professional learning communities
• Engage in IB professional development and ongoing teacher growth
• Contribute to accreditation and authorization processes
• Seek continuous improvement in instructional practice and technology integration
• Offer at least one extracurricular activity per week
• Participate in school events, field trips, and co-curricular responsibilities

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

Tarbiyah Academy teachers are expected to embody:

• Amanah (trustworthiness) in professional conduct
• Ihsān (excellence) in preparation and delivery
• Rahmah (compassion) in student interactions
• Shūra (collaboration) in team planning

Teachers are encouraged to engage in ongoing tazkiyah—self-reflection and intentional growth—to sustain patience, emotional regulation, and sincerity in their work.

We believe that spiritual culture and professional excellence are inseparable.

Who You Are

• You are deeply aligned with the mission of an Islamic educational institution
• You have a genuine love and appreciation for children
• You understand differentiation and inquiry-based learning
• You are organized, reflective, and detail-oriented
• You communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• You build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• You are flexible, resilient, and maintain high expectations
• You thrive in collaborative environments

Salary Determination

Salary placement is determined by full-time teaching experience, state certification status, and highest degree earned (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate).

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (or related field) from an accredited U.S. university
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Strong command of English (Homeroom teachers must demonstrate native-level fluency)

Preferred:

• State certification
• Master’s degree
• Experience in IB Primary Years Programme
• Experience in independent or Islamic schools

Why Tarbiyah Academy

Tarbiyah Academy is committed to developing confident learners rooted in faith, knowledge, and character. We are building a school culture that values intellectual rigor, spiritual intentionality, collaboration, and growth.

We seek educators who approach teaching not simply as a job, but as meaningful work grounded in purpose.

To apply

Send your resume through our application using LinkedIn. Then email your resume and cover letter to our Head of Primary School (magabein@tarbiyahacademy.org)