Job Description

The Al-Mustafa school is an independent Islamic elementary school located in Surrey, BC. The Al-Mustafa school opened in September of 2021 with the goal of providing elementary school education that is deeply rooted in Islamic thought and heritage. The school is located in a beautiful facility that is nestled within the natural environment of Joe Brown park. The school provides families and teachers with the opportunity to be a part of a warm and spiritual community at Al-Mustafa.

The Al-Mustafa school has a Group 1 classification by the BC ministry of education, and will be offering KG to Grade 3 classes as a regular program and Grade 4 to Grade 7 classes as part of its Distributed Learning program for the 2025-2026 school year. We are currently seeking a qualified applicant for a full-time Teacher position for our Distributed Learning program to start in January of 2026.

The primary role of the teacher is to assume responsibility for supporting the academic, social, emotional and physical growth of the students. Teachers will be trained to adopt the school's holistic educational philosophy, and expected to work independently and collaboratively with fellow staff in nurturing the minds and the hearts of the students. Al-Mustafa also strongly values its partnership with the parents, and teachers play a key role in cementing this partnership.

Qualifications:

BC Teachers Certification is not necessary for our Distributed Learning program but is preferred. Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university. Knowledge of Islam and willingness to develop an environment that is conducive to teaching the doctrines, values and practices of the faith. Committed to nurturing a strong Islamic identity and being a role-model for the students. Knowledge of pedagogy including instructional strategies and the ability to support students with different learning styles. Strong knowledge of the redesigned BC curriculum. Excellent classroom management skills and creating a warm and positive learning environment. Possessing a warm and nurturing demeanor, and the ability to effectively communicate and engage with students. Courses or experience in working with special needs students are an asset. Be legally entitled to work in Canada. Recent criminal record check.

Position Details:

We are looking for 1 full-time teacher. Al-Mustafa school provides a competitive compensation package with extended medical and dental benefits. Relocation support might be considered for outstanding candidates.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter and two contactable references.

We thank all interested individuals. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

education assistant certificate or enrolled in the program? (required)
Work Location: In person