Homeroom Teacher (pre-K, KG, Grades 1-6)

Al-Falah Academy of Northwest Arkansas is a new full-time Islamic school set to open in Fall 2026 in Bentonville AR, insha Allah. We’re looking to hire an elementary school teacher (pre-K through grade 6). 

Ideal Candidate

1. A teacher leader with the potential to become Principal of this school
2. Islamic Education: ‘Alimiyyah degree OR a 4-year BA in Islamic Studies
3. Secular Education: a Bachelors degree in any subject
4. Languages: Native or near-native fluency in English AND Arabic
5. Tajweed: Excellent tajweed skills
6. Experience: 3 or more years teaching an elementary school grade

Minimum Requirements

1. Education: Either an ‘Alimiyyah degree/BA in Islamic Studies and an Associates in any subject OR a Bachelors degree in any subject and 1-3 years of Islamic education (‘Alimiyyah or other undergraduate level programs)
2. Fluent in English
3. Qur’an & Arabic: Able to teach basic tajweed, Qur’an reading, and du’as
4. Experience: At least 1 year of experience teaching an elementary school grade or 5 years of weekend school

Note

1. Even if you don’t strictly meet all the requirements, please do reach out. We’re flexible. Thus, we’re open to those who may not be able to teach Arabic, Qur’an and Islamic studies but are qualified to be homeroom teachers. In that case, their salary will be less than $60,000.
2. Montessori teachers are especially welcome to apply.
3. We prefer candidates with valid work visas but will consider those requiring visa sponsorship.

About the Muslim community in Bentonville and the School

1. Ours is a small but rapidly growing community of more than 1200 Muslims including 150-200 kids. We have one small masjid and are working on a larger purpose-built masjid, both under the auspices of Bentonville Islamic Center (BIC).
2. This school (Al-Falah Academy) is being founded with an integrated vision of knowledge where all subjects and activities will be planned within an overarching Islamic framework. The School works closely with the local masjid (BIC) but is independent of it and has its own board comprising mostly of people with background in teaching and Islamic knowledge.

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Contact

Name: Dr. Aamir Bashir

Title: President, Al-Falah Academy of Northwest Arkansas

School Information

Al-Falah Academy of Northwest Arkansas

1801 SW 2nd St, Bentonville, AR 72712

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