Imam & Quran Academy Director

Please note: At this time, we are only considering candidates currently residing in North America (The United States or Canada).

Position Overview

Al Falah Center is seeking a knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated Full-Time Imam & Qur’an Academy Director to lead our congregation in prayer and to grow our Qur’an memorization (Hifz) program. Reporting to the Religious Director, this person will lead daily vocalized prayers, oversee and expand the academy, manage and mentor a team of teachers, and teach students directly.

We are looking for someone who blends structure and discipline with a warm, motivating presence — someone who connects naturally with children, youth, and families and is committed to building a strong, Qur’an-centered culture for our growing community.

Key Responsibilities

Prayer & Imam Leadership

• Lead the daily congregational jahriyya (vocalized) prayers — Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha — with accurate, beautiful, and inspiring recitation.
• Lead Taraweeh during Ramadan (20 rak’ahs nightly), completing the Qur’an by the 29th.
• Deliver 1–2 Friday khutbahs per month.
• Partner with the Religious Director on seasonal and community programs — Qur’an nights, competitions, Tafsir sessions, youth reminders, and family education.

Qur’an Academy & Hifz Program Leadership

• Oversee the Hifz program end to end: curriculum, quality, student growth, and continuous improvement.
• Assess, train, mentor, and evaluate Qur’an teachers to uphold a high standard of instruction across the academy.
• Maintain organized administrative records, using technology to track attendance, memorization progress, and academic development.

Teaching & Student Engagement

• Teach Hifz with proper tajweed, ensuring accurate recitation and pronunciation.
• Adapt instruction to all levels, from beginners to advanced memorizers.
• Keep students engaged, motivated, and steadily progressing in their Qur’anic journey.
• Substitute in Nazirah (Qur’an reading) classes as needed.

Family Communication & Progress Tracking

• Evaluate student progress through regular assessments and provide clear, structured feedback.
• Build collaborative relationships with parents through consistent communication and progress updates.

Qualifications

Required

• Qur’an Mastery: Complete memorization of the Qur’an (Ḥāfiẓ).
• Certification: Ijazah in at least one mode (qira’ah) of recitation.
• Tajweed: Excellent recitation with proper tajweed and the ability to teach formal tajweed texts.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Qur’anic Studies, Islamic Studies, Religious Education, Arabic, or a related field.
• Teaching Experience: 5+ years, ideally across children, youth, and adults.
• Leadership Experience: Managing a team or educational program, including teacher development and curriculum design.
• Language: Fluency in English.
• Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States [or note if visa sponsorship is available].
• Background Check: Ability to pass a background check, as the role involves working with minors.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Arabic and/or Urdu [or another community language].
• Comfort using modern technology for instruction, attendance tracking, and program administration.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A friendly, approachable personality that connects naturally with students and families while maintaining structure and discipline.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to the spiritual and academic growth of the community.