Principal of Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Posted date [2016-Jul-21]  (ID: 1117)
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Miftaahul Uloom Academy is a progressive private 501c3 Islamic school located in Union City, NJ serving about 230 children from preschool to 12th grade.  Our mission is to help families educate children to be God-conscious, principled knowledgeable, well-balanced, cooperative, committied and caring Muslims, fully equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century.  Our vision is to become an internationally recognized leader of progressive Islamic education.

Miftaahul Uloom Academy focus on Faith, Academics and Community.  We have a state contracted Abbott (secular preschool) classroom, Monterssori programs for Toddlers, Primary students (Ages 3 to 6 years old) and Lower Elementary students (ages 6 to 9 years old).  We also offer traditional instructions from 4th grade to 10th grade and a dual credit Collegiate Academy program for students in 11th and 12th grade, Islamic Studies, Quraan, Arabic are an integral part of the curriculum at all levels. In addition to the acdemics, we offer a variety of enrichmen programs, including Montessori Model UN, Future City, Mock Trial, Mad Science, Karate, Scripps National Spelling Bee, Nationl Beta Club, Student Council and extracurricular activities and classes. 

The succesful candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Master Degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
  • Principal Certification from an accredited institution
  • 3 years experience working in a US Islamic school
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills
  • Fluency in Arabic is a plus
  • Strong managerial and leadership qualities needed to run a non-profit school of about 35 staff members including budget planning, customer service and retention, curriculum mapping, mentoring, staff evaluation and retention, etc...
  • Proven record of teamwordk and successful community relations with external parties such as Board of Ed, other private school adminstrators, government officials, etc...
  • High ethical and professional standards
  • The ability to facilitate the vision of shared leadership and accountability at MUA
  • A broad understanding of and commitment to Islamic principles and the mision and vision of MUA
  • Willingness to commit to a term of 5 to 7 years building the school as an institution

Candidates should submit the following:

  • Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications for the position
  • Current resume that includes all dates for degrees, certification, and experience
  • Copies of all official transcripts
  • Personal statement that includes the candidate's educational philosophy, plans and vision for leading MUA
  • Three letters of recommendations
  • Names and contact numbers for 4 people who will serve as references
  • Please email required documents a separate PDF attachments in one email to principalsearch(at)muanj.org. 

     

     

     

     

     

    Job Title Principal of Miftaahul Uloom Academy
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    Posted By Miftaahul Uloom Academy
    Job Function Principal
    Start Date 8/15/2016
    Salary
    Cell Phone 917 596 5910
    Email principalsearch(at)muanj.org
    Location 501 15th street, Union City, NJ
        
        
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    Location Location -> NJ - New Jersey
    Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
    Classification Job Classification -> Education & Training