Elem/Middle/High School Teacher (All Subjects) at Islamic School

NYCMC Wellspring Schools, part of the New York City Muslim Center, a large 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving over 2,000 people weekly, is hiring K-12 educators across all subjects.

About the Role & School

NYCMC Wellspring Schools is built on the principle that students can pursue both academic excellence and a strong Islamic identity. The school seeks intellectually curious, spiritually grounded, and academically ambitious students. This is a full-time, in-person position teaching at the elementary, middle, or high school level in subject areas including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies/history, technology/computer science, literacy development, or STEM/interdisciplinary studies. Assignment depends on your qualifications and the school's current instructional needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction with clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes; explain complex concepts in developmentally appropriate ways while maintaining high academic expectations
• Use varied instructional strategies including direct instruction, guided practice, discussion, collaboration, hands-on activities, and independent learning; connect lessons to prior knowledge and real-world applications
• Maintain organized lesson plans, course materials, and records; incorporate educational technology throughout instruction
• Build critical thinking, reading, writing, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; strengthen literacy and numeracy at elementary level, analytical and independent-learning skills in middle school, and college readiness in high school
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments (quizzes, exams, projects, presentations, performance-based tasks); use assessment data to identify learning gaps and guide instruction
• Provide timely, specific, actionable feedback; maintain accurate grades and attendance; communicate progress to families and school leadership
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying readiness levels, learning styles, and developmental needs without lowering expectations; create enrichment opportunities and targeted interventions for struggling learners
• Support multilingual learners and coordinate with leadership and school counselors as needed
• Establish clear classroom expectations and routines that protect instructional time; build positive relationships with professional boundaries; foster a safe, inclusive environment aligned with Islamic values
• Prepare students for long-term success by developing habits, confidence, and discipline; promote responsible technology use, independent research, and growth mindset
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and curriculum planning; collaborate across grade levels; supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch, hallway, and testing; support school events; uphold the school's Islamic values and culture of excellence and accountability

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or relevant subject field
• Minimum 3 years in a lead teaching role (grades K-12)
• New York State teaching certification or eligibility for certification
• Strong subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to deliver organized, rigorous, standards-aligned instruction
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Differentiation skills and assessment data literacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms
• Strong organization, professionalism, and collaboration skills
• Alignment with Islamic values and the school's educational culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in private, charter, religious, or college-preparatory schools
• Proven success preparing students for NYS assessments and Regents exams
• Experience with project-based, inquiry-based, or interdisciplinary learning
• Experience supporting multilingual learners
• Skill in using performance data for intervention and enrichment
• Experience integrating technology, STEM, or AI into instruction
• Ability to teach multiple subjects or grade levels

Location & Compensation

9020 191st St, Hollis (Queens), NY 11423 | Full-time, in-person | $80,000–$100,000 per year