4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Company: Alim Academy Inc
Location: Potomac
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description School: Alim Academy / Muslim
Community School Position: 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Location: Potomac, MD Alim Academy Overview: Alim Academy/Muslim
Community School is the oldest Islamic daycare through grade 12
school in the DC metro area. Located on an idyllic, sprawling
campus in Potomac, MD seconds away from I-495/I-270, Alim Academy
offers a robust accredited curriculum to meet the diverse needs of
the American Muslim community. Our student body and faculty are
diverse, multicultural and represent the rich tapestry of the
American Muslim community in Montgomery, Prince George’s and
Fairfax counties, where most of our students reside. We have placed
our graduates in many of the nation’s top universities, including
Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, UVA, amongst
other elite institutions. Most importantly, we help our students
gain a strong sense of their Islamic identity and instill moral and
ethical values that last with them long after they’ve left our
halls. Position Overview: We are seeking a qualified and
experienced 4th grade teacher to join our dedicated staff for the
2024-2025 school year. Our classroom sizes are small, often with
under 15 students in each, allowing our educators and students to
form deep connections. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion
for education, a thorough understanding of elementary curriculum
standards and instructional best practices, and a commitment to
fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. S/he
will be proficient in core curriculum instruction, as well as
effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, and
project-based learning. Qualifications: - Minimum of three years of
teaching experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies/Arts,
Child Development, or other education related major (strongly
preferred) - Teaching license or certificate (strongly preferred) -
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate
effectively with students, parents, and administrators. - Good
health, high moral character, and good attendance record Pay:
$30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year Benefits: - Vacation/sick days: 10
days per academic year - Paid time off/school closures including
Federal and Islamic holidays: 29 days per academic year - 50%
tuition reduction for each enrolled child ($5,500 value per child,
tax-free benefit - a benefit normally worth over $7,000/yr in
post-tax wages) - No cost daycare ($16,800 value per child,
tax-free benefit - a benefit normally worth over $20,000/yr in
post-tax wages ) - Professional development opportunities Pay:
$30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year Ability to Commute: - Potomac, MD
20854 (Required) Ability to Relocate: - Potomac, MD 20854: Relocate
before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Keywords: Alim Academy Inc, Potomac , 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher, Education / Teaching , Potomac, Maryland
