Description
Inspire students' love for Islam and foster their spiritual and academic growth in a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment where students explore Islamic history, manners, and beliefs.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons incorporating Quran, Sirah, Ahadith, Fiqh, and Islamic history.
- Assess student progress with meaningful evaluations and constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of progress, attendance, and behavioural development.
- Integrate discussions, storytelling, and projects to deepen understanding of Islam in modern life.
How to apply
We would love to hear about you and your approach to teaching.
Send your resume and cover letter
Email both to careers@fitra.ca with “Application: Islamic Studies Teacher” as the subject. In your cover letter, describe your relevant qualifications and experience, and tell us about your teaching philosophy.
Questions to reflect on
These questions from our team can help you shape your cover letter.
- In one or two sentences, what is the most important thing you want students to gain from your classroom?
- What motivates you to pursue a career in Islamic education?
- How do you encourage students to think critically rather than simply memorize information?
- How do you incorporate hands-on or experiential learning into your lessons?
- How do you establish a positive and respectful classroom culture at the beginning of the year?
- How do you naturally integrate Islamic values into your subject(s) and classroom environment?
- What do you believe makes an exceptional teacher?