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After School Teacher

Champaign, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$20/hr

Entry level

Position Overview Hidaya Academy of Champaign-Urbana is seeking a responsible and dependable Afterschool Program Teacher/Staff member to supervise and engage elementary-aged students from school dismissal through parent …

Skills: Student Supervision, Classroom Management, Quran Revision, Lesson Planning, Childcare

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After School Teacher

Hidaya Academy of Champaign-Urbana

Champaign, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $16/hr–$20/hr
  • Part-time
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Supervise elementary students in a safe environment, managing a daily schedule of snacks, homework, and prayer. Lead enrichment activities and stations while coordinating student pick-up and communication with parents.

Requirements

Candidates must be reliable and punctual with the ability to pass a background check. Experience with elementary children and comfort with basic Quran revision and leading prayer are preferred.

Full job description

Position Overview

Hidaya Academy of Champaign-Urbana is seeking a responsible and dependable Afterschool Program Teacher/Staff member to supervise and engage elementary-aged students from school dismissal through parent pick-up. The ideal candidate creates a fun, safe, and structured environment where students complete homework, review Qur'an, pray, and take part in enrichment activities and stations until they are picked up.

Daily Schedule

Staff arrive at 3:00 PM to set up before dismissal and stay until 5:45 PM to wrap up and lock up after the last student is picked up. If all students are picked up early, staff may wrap up, lock up, and leave early. A typical afternoon runs as follows:

  • 3:15 - 3:30 PM→ Snack
  • 3:30 - 3:45 PM → Restroom break
  • 3:45-4:00 PM- 20 min Quiet reading time or homework time, older students will finish any homework, if there is no homework children will read books by themselves or to each other.
  • 4:00-4:15PM: Quran Revision- ask for 1-2 Quran volunteers to revise Quran with students or Prayer time: Asr and/or Magrib, can pray with the community
  • 4:15-5:30 PM: Stations including board games, art/ croaft, outdoor playtime, lego robotics.



Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise elementary students in a safe, welcoming environment from set-up through wrap-up each day.
  • Follow the daily schedule, including snack, restroom breaks, quiet reading/homework time, Qur'an revision, prayer, and activity stations.
  • Support Qur'an revision with students individually or in small groups, coordinating with volunteers as needed.
  • Facilitate and accompany students in Asr and/or Maghrib prayer.
  • Assist students with homework and support quiet reading time for younger students.
  • Plan and lead daily stations, including at least one craft each day, board games, Kahoot, active games, outdoor play (or musallah-area play in cold weather), and other enrichment activities.
  • Distribute snack and maintain accurate snack/supply inventory.
  • Carry a walkie talkie and cell phone at all times while on duty for staff and emergency communication.
  • Sign in each student at dismissal and ensure parents sign out their child at pick-up.
  • Supervise pick-up at the school entrance and coordinate with parents via the private Hidaya afterschool WhatsApp group.
  • Send a daily or weekly recap of activities and any issues to administration; report emergencies to Ms. Alaa immediately.
  • On low-attendance days, assist with planning and preparing activities/crafts for future sessions (see Low Attendance Policy below).

Qualifications

  • Must be reliable, responsible, and consistently punctual.
  • Previous experience working with elementary-age children preferred, but not required.
  • Comfortable assisting with basic Qur'an revision and leading/accompanying students in prayer.
  • Patient, nurturing, and able to manage a group of young students across multiple activity stations.
  • Good communication skills with children, parents, and administration (including via WhatsApp).
  • Ability to pass a background check, as required.

Communication & Reporting

  • Parents communicate with afterschool staff through a private Hidaya WhatsApp group, including coordinating pick-up.
  • Staff provide administration with a daily or weekly recap of scheduled activities and any student issues.
  • Any student issues are managed directly by staff; all emergencies are reported to Ms. Alaa immediately.

Compensation

$16-$20 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is an hourly position.

Related keywords

Afterschool ProgramElementary EducationQuranPrayerEnrichment ActivitiesStudent SupervisionClassroom ManagementWhatsApp CommunicationChild SafetyEducational Stations

About Hidaya Academy of Champaign-Urbana

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Where Passion Meets Education

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Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Urbana, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
26

We are an innovative private Islamic school designed to cater to the needs of the community. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that produces compassionate and creative leaders with a strong Muslim Identity, founded on Islamic ethics, community service and strong citizenship by focusing on the education of the whole child. At Hidaya Academy, we believe that every student deserves a quality education that encompasses Islamic teachings and prepares them for success in life. Our qualified and experienced teachers are committed to helping students achieve academic excellence while instilling the values of Islam in their hearts and minds. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes Islamic studies, Quran, Arabic, Math, Science, English, and many more subjects.

Offices: Urbana, Illinois 61802, US

elementaryPre-Kschoolprivateand teaching
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About Hidaya Academy of Champaign-Urbana

LinkedInVisit site

Where Passion Meets Education

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Urbana, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
26

We are an innovative private Islamic school designed to cater to the needs of the community. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that produces compassionate and creative leaders with a strong Muslim Identity, founded on Islamic ethics, community service and strong citizenship by focusing on the education of the whole child. At Hidaya Academy, we believe that every student deserves a quality education that encompasses Islamic teachings and prepares them for success in life. Our qualified and experienced teachers are committed to helping students achieve academic excellence while instilling the values of Islam in their hearts and minds. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes Islamic studies, Quran, Arabic, Math, Science, English, and many more subjects.

Offices: Urbana, Illinois 61802, US

elementaryPre-Kschoolprivateand teaching
View all jobs at Hidaya Academy of Champaign-Urbana

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