Urdu & Islamiyat Prep Teacher (Grades 6-8)

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Job Description: The City School is seeking an experienced Urdu & Islamiyat Prep Teacher to join our Karachi campus teaching Grade 6-8 students. As part of one of Pakistan’s largest private school networks, you will deliver engaging lessons that build language proficiency, cultural literacy, and foundational Islamic studies. You will work with a collaborative team to implement the school's curriculum, assess student progress, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment. Key responsibilities: • Plan and deliver age-appropriate Urdu language lessons (reading, writing, grammar, comprehension) for Grades 68 aligned to school curriculum and learning objectives. • Prepare and teach Islamiyat (preparatory level) lessons emphasizing Quranic literacy, basic fiqh, seerah and moral values suitable for middle-school students. • Use a variety of instructional strategies including storytelling, group work, interactive writing, and formative assessments to engage learners of diverse ability levels. • Create lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments; maintain records of student performance and progress. • Differentiate instruction and provide remedial support or enrichment as needed; communicate learning targets and provide timely feedback. • Manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement, establish clear expectations, and ensure a respectful learning environment. • Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, participate in faculty meetings, and support school initiatives such as literacy drives and student assemblies. • Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress and participate in scheduled parent-teacher conferences; support co-curricular activities as required. We are looking for a teacher who demonstrates strong subject knowledge in Urdu and Islamiyat, classroom management skills, and a commitment to the school’s values. The role is based in Karachi and reports to the Head of Department. Professional development opportunities and a structured induction will be provided for successful candidates.Job Specification: • Strong command of Urdu language: grammar, composition, reading comprehension, and literature analysis appropriate for Grades 68. • Solid understanding of Islamiyat fundamentals at the preparatory level: Quranic verses, basic fiqh, seerah, akhlaq and moral instruction. • Lesson planning and curriculum mapping skills with ability to align objectives to assessments. • Classroom management and student engagement techniques for middle-school learners. • Ability to design formative and summative assessments and analyze results to guide instruction. • Differentiation strategies to support mixed-ability classrooms and remedial interventions. • Clear verbal and written communication for parent interactions and reporting. • Collaboration skills to work effectively with grade-level teams and departmental colleagues. • Basic digital literacy for preparing teaching materials and using school learning platforms. • Professionalism, punctuality, and commitment to child safeguarding and inclusive practices.Job Rewards and Benefits: Health Insurance,Leaves,Provident Fund