Horizon Leadership Academy - Temp Part-Time Arabic & Islamic Studies Instructor
Arabic & Islamic Studies Instructor – Horizon Leadership Academy
Location: Horizon Leadership Academy
Anticipated
Start Date:
January 19, 2026 (or date mutually agreeable)
Anticipated End Date: June 26, 2026
Assignment: Support Role – Arabic & Islamic Studies Instructor
FTE: 0.4 (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 Temporary, 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.
- The successful candidate is responsible for supervision and instruction of religious language in the Tahfeeth program.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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