Arabic & Islamic Studies Instructor – Horizon Leadership Academy

Location: Horizon Leadership Academy

Anticipated Start Date: August 25, 2025

Assignment: Support Role – Arabic & Islamic Studies Instructor

FTE: 0.4 (Temporary Part-Time)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.

Located in the city of Calgary, AB, and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, Horizon Leadership Academy invites enthusiastic individuals to apply for the Permanent Part-Time Arabic & Islamic Instructor position now available. Horizon Leadership Academy is proud to develop leaders through transformational learning. HLA provides programs and services in education and leadership development through the universal values of Islam and modern best business practices. We measure our success through our ability to provide a culture of effectiveness, innovation, and trust while building a new generation of competent, knowledgeable and value-driven leaders.

Benefits:

• Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) comprehensive paid benefit coverage

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate is responsible for supervision and instruction of religious language in the Tahfeeth program.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree, or Master’s Degree, in Arabic/Islamic Studies;
• Previous experience as an Arabic & Islamic Instructor and asset;
• Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents
• An ethic of service to students, colleagues, and community
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish rapport
• Trustworthiness and integrity
• Commitment to the Palliser Policy-Governance model
• Commitment to fostering collaborative working relationships
• Ability to manage professional learning time and be a self-starter
• Commitment to personal lifelong learning
• Commitment to the lifelong quest for self-understanding
• Commitment to strengthening communication skills.

Arabic and Islamic Instructors support the Principal in fulfilling the mandate of the school through the promotion of Islamic values and beliefs. The Principal is the direct supervisor and determines the Instructor’s responsibilities using the list as a guide.

Fostering Effective Relationships - Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors ensure strong relationships and promote a safe and caring school environment by:

• Treating all stakeholders with respect and dignity
• Demonstrating a positive attitude towards their role;
• Building positive relationships;
• Attending to supervision duties according to division and school policies, procedures and schedules;
• Following division and school safety plans and procedures; and
• Maintaining confidentiality.

Supporting the Learning Community - Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors support the learning community by:

• Working collaboratively to improve practice and maximize student learning;
• Accepting constructive feedback and implementing suggestions and directives;
• Showing initiative;
• Aligning with division and school policies, goals and priorities; and
• Submitting a yearly professional growth plan.

Supporting Instructional Leadership - Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors plan for optimum learning by:

• Developing long, medium and short term plans (e.g. year plans, unit plans, daily plans);
• Developing plans that recognize the unique needs of all learners; and
• Linking instruction to division and school priorities.

Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors create a classroom environment that promotes optimum learning by:

• Developing, communicating and reinforcing classroom rules and routines consistent with division and school policies;
• Setting high expectations for all students and providing support to reach expectations;
• Treating all students with respect and dignity; and
• Responding effectively to unanticipated interruptions.

Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors promote optimal learning through effective instruction by:

• Defining the purpose of lessons for students;
• Using a variety of instructional techniques;
• Identifying and addressing individual differences through instructional techniques; and
• Using instructional techniques that result in high levels of student engagement.

Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors promote optimal learning through effective assessment by:

• Collecting data about student learning using a variety of techniques;
• Clearly communicating assessment criteria to students and other stakeholders;
• Frequently assessing, evaluating, recording and providing feedback regarding student progress;
• Planning assessment which acknowledges individual differences; and
• Aligning assessment with prescribed learning outcomes.

Understanding and Responding to the Larger Societal Context - Arabic and Islamic Studies instructors respond to the societal context by:

• Promoting Islamic values and culture**;**
• Acting as role models in their attitude and interactions with students, staff, parents, community members and other stakeholders;
• Playing a key role in the integration of Islamic teachings throughout the curriculum; and
• Leading Islamic events such as Eid celebrations, Hajj commemoration and annual Arabic festival.

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
• Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed to Aasima Asrar, Principal, Horizon Leadership Academy;
• Resume summarizing training and experience;
• Copy of your most recent evaluation;
• Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Audrey Kluin, Associate Superintendent Human Resource Services

Palliser School Division

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.