Job Description

The Permanent Teacher I at Universal Islamic Academy (UIA) is a full-time, remote instructional position responsible for delivering structured, engaging, and values-based online education within the academy’s Educational Branch. This role is a vital pedagogical and spiritual amanah (trust), nurturing students' intellectual development, moral uprightness (Akhlaq), and Islamic manners (Adab), and reporting directly to the Head of Education.

Position Overview

Position Title: The Permanent Teacher I

Department: Educational Branch

Reporting Line: Head of Education

Work Modality: Remote (Worldwide)

Employment Type: Full-Time (30 hours per week / 120 hours per month)

Compensation: Monthly (commensurate with credentials and assigned track)

Promotion Track: Eligible for structured faculty promotion within the UIA academic hierarchy

About Universal Islamic Academy (UIA)

Universal Islamic Academy is an online educational institution committed to delivering authentic Islamic sciences and general academic education to learners globally. Rooted in academic excellence (Ihsan) and holistic nurturing (Tarbiyah), UIA provides flexible, technology-enabled learning environments that cultivate character and intellectual maturity. Faculty members collaborate within an inclusive, professional community dedicated to innovative digital pedagogy, ongoing self-evaluation (Muhasabah), and shared professional growth (Ta'awun).

Why Work at UIA?

1. Transparent Compensation & Structured Contracts: Faculty members receive dependable monthly compensation governed by transparent payroll processing and institutional agreements.
2. Structured Time-Off & Leave Packages: Employees accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per week, which transfers across months and calendar years. Leave utilization becomes active following the completion of three months of service, alongside an allowance of up to 7 days of approved unpaid leave per year.
3. Values-Driven Professional Development: Instructors participate in peer teaching circles, structured mentoring, and pedagogical workshops designed to advance instructional mastery and spiritual refinement.
4. Advanced Technology & Operational Backing: Educators are supported by dedicated Technical Support Specialists and Learning Management System (LMS) administrators, ensuring smooth digital delivery.
5. Clear Pathways for Career Advancement: Performance and institutional contributions are systematically evaluated, offering transparent eligibility for promotion to senior instructional and leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy

Deliver structured online lessons across assigned disciplines, including Qur'an Memorization and Tajweed, Arabic Language, and Islamic Studies (Fiqh, Aqidah, Seerah, Hadith, and Adab).

2. Tarbiyah-Based Classroom Management

1. Maintain an orderly, encouraging, and respectful virtual learning atmosphere rooted in Prophetic manners (Adab).
2. Manage student behavior using proactive Tarbiyah methods, resolving minor classroom disruptions with dignity, patience, and wisdom (Hikmah).

3. Differentiated Student Engagement & Support

1. Adapt instructional techniques to accommodate diverse learning modalities, addressing Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic (VAK) learners.
2. Coordinate with Learning Support Specialists to implement Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and accommodations for students with specific learning needs.
3. Monitor and record student engagement levels during each class session.

4. Assessment, Grading, and Academic Reporting.

5. Curriculum Adherence & Preparation

1. Prepare thoroughly before each session by reviewing official UIA Teacher Guidance Files, syllabi, and approved digital resources.
2. Formulate clear, measurable (SMART) objectives for every scheduled class meeting.
3. Access official curriculum files strictly through individual teacher portal accounts, upholding intellectual property guidelines and download limits.

6. Continuous Professional Growth & Quality Assurance

1. Participate actively in formal teacher performance evaluations conducted by the Educational Quality Officer and Head of Education, rated across a 1–3 scale (Needs Development, Satisfactory, Excellent).
2. Engage in structured self-reflection (Muhasabah) to identify areas for pedagogical refinement.
3. Collaborate in peer review sessions, joint lesson planning, and teaching circles (Ta'awun).
4. Complete all mandatory onboarding and specialized training modules before assigned administrative deadlines.

7. Communication Protocols, Policy Adherence & Safeguarding

1. Conduct all academic interactions exclusively via approved platforms.
2. Uphold strict Child Safeguarding and Protection policies, immediately escalating any signs of abuse, neglect, or distress to the designated Safeguarding Lead.
3. Safeguard student educational records and personally identifiable information (PII) in compliance with UIA data privacy standards.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Academic Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, or a closely related field. A recognized Ijazah or Sanad in Qur'anic recitation/memorization is required for Quranic instruction tracks.
2. Teaching Experience: At least 1 year of formal instructional experience teaching Islamic subjects or foundational academic subjects, preferably in an online learning environment.
3. Language Proficiency:
4. Full professional fluency in Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).
5. Professional working proficiency (CEFR B2 level or higher) in English, Spanish, or French to facilitate instruction for non-native Arabic speakers.
6. Pedagogical Competency: Demonstrated ability to design structured lesson plans, manage virtual classrooms, and teach learners across various age groups (children, adolescents, and adults).
7. Digital Literacy: Practical familiarity with digital learning platforms, specifically standard Learning Management Systems (LMS).
8. Professional Demeanor: Exemplary adherence to Islamic manners (Adab), modest dress standards, and cultural sensitivity across diverse global student backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Formal degrees, Al-Azhar certifications, or advanced credentials from recognized Islamic educational universities.
2. Direct experience teaching children aged 6–11 (Arabic, foundational recitation, and basic Tarbiyah).
3. Proven training in differentiated instruction and special educational needs accommodations.
4. Certifications in online education, digital pedagogy, or instructional technology.

Recruitment & Onboarding Process

1. Application & Preliminary Screening: Submission of CV, educational credentials, certifications, and language proficiency documentation reviewed by the HR recruitment unit.
2. Pedagogical Interview & Teaching Demonstration: Structured interview with the HR Manager and Head of Education, including a simulated live online teaching demonstration.
3. Background Checks & Reference Verification: Vetting of personal references and child safeguarding background checks.
4. Offer & Contract Signing: Formal issuance of employment terms, policies, and compensation structure.
5. Comprehensive Onboarding: Completion of foundational training modules, platform configuration, and policy sign-offs prior to active classroom deployment.