Career Opportunities

At Valley Ranch Islamic Center, a career is more than a job — it's an opportunity to serve. Our team powers everything from education and youth programs to community services and daily operations, helping thousands of families learn, connect, and grow in faith.

If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of a welcoming, purpose-driven community, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current openings below.

Head of Quran School

Role Overview

Position Title	Head of Quran School
Employment Type	Full-Time, Exempt
Location	On-site at VRIC (351 Ranchview Dr, Irving, TX 75063)
Hours	Flexible scheduling (oversees daytime, evening, and weekend programs)
Pay / Salary	DOE, Ijazah, prior teaching track record
Reports To	Board of Directors
Direct Reports	Hifdh Teachers, Nazirah/Qaidah Teachers, Islamic Studies Faculty, Academic Coordinators, Tarbiyyah/Counseling Staff

About Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC)

Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC) is a 501(c)(3) mosque and community center located at 351 Ranchview Dr, Irving, TX, serving the Muslim communities of Valley Ranch, Las Colinas, Coppell, and the greater DFW metroplex. VRIC provides five daily prayers, Jummah, study circles (halaqas), Ramadan programming, a full-time and part-time Quran School, a medical clinic, and a range of community services.

Our vision is to be a leading Islamic organization providing a dynamic and innovative environment for spiritual, educational, and social activities for the entire family — and specifically for the future generation of American Muslims. Guided by this vision, our Quran School serves students from early childhood Maktab through our Full-Time Hifdh and Ijazah Track programs, with the goal of raising confident, well-grounded huffadh and scholars rooted in Qur’an and Sunnah.

Position Summary / About the Role

The Head of Quran School is the senior instructional and spiritual leader responsible for VRIC’s entire Quran School student journey, from our earliest learners at age 3 in Qaidah foundations through our most advanced students at age 18 completing the Full-Time Hifdh and Ijazah Track programs. This person owns the vision, quality, and continuity of that journey: making sure a 3-year-old’s first letters, a 10-year-old’s daily Hifdh sabaq, and a 18-year-old’s Ijazah chain of transmission all sit inside one coherent, well-run program rather than a set of disconnected classes.

The Head of Quran School reports to the VRIC Board of Directors and leads all Quran, Hifdh, Tajweed, and Islamic Studies staff across VRIC’s Quran School offerings (Children’s Maktab, Part-Time Quran, Young Scholars/Sunday School, Full-Time Hifdh, and the Ijazah Track), so that a student’s Quranic and character growth are planned together as one continuum.

Key Responsibilities

Whole-Journey Vision & Curriculum Leadership: Own and continually refine VRIC’s Pre-K–to–Age-18 Quran education pathway: Maktab/Qaidah foundations → fluent recitation & Tajweed → Full-Time Hifdh → Ijazah Track and advanced Islamic Studies. Ensure smooth, age-appropriate transitions between programs so no student’s progress stalls or gets lost when they move between teachers, classes, or tracks. Set measurable standards for Tajweed accuracy, memorization retention, and Islamic character development at each age band, and hold staff accountable to them. Align the track with VRIC’s Young Scholars/Sunday School and other youth programming so students are not forced to choose between them.
Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate Hifdh teachers, Nazirah/Qaidah teachers, and Islamic Studies faculty across all VRIC Quran School programs. Run regular teacher training on Tajweed pedagogy, classroom management for young children, and retention/muraja’ah (review) methodology for older Hifdh students. Build a substitute and succession plan so a single teacher’s absence never interrupts a student’s memorization schedule.
Student Progress & Individualized Pathways: Implement and oversee a school-wide progress-tracking system covering every student from first Qaidah lesson through Ijazah completion. Review individual student plans regularly, especially at transition points and for students who are behind pace or advancing quickly. Personally engage with struggling or at-risk students and their teachers to intervene early.
Family & Community Partnership: Serve as the primary point of contact for VRIC families on questions about their child’s overall Quran journey, not just a single class. Host regular parent updates/orientations at key milestones (starting Hifdh, halfway point, Ijazah). Represent the Quran School at VRIC community events, fundraising efforts, and with the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and religious leadership. On occasion provide Jummah sermon and hold Quran Nights.
Operations, Compliance & Culture: Set the academic calendar, class structure, and staffing plan across all age groups in coordination with the Board. Ensure child-safety, safeguarding, and background-check policies are followed for all staff working with minors, consistent with VRIC’s Quran School Grievance Policy and Code of Conduct. Cultivate a school culture of adab (Islamic manners), patience, and encouragement, the tone set at the top shapes how every age group is taught.

Required Qualifications

Quranic & Islamic credentials: Ijazah in the Quran (Hifs ‘an ‘Asim or relevant riwayah) with demonstrably strong Tajweed; Hafidh/Hafidha strongly preferred. Formal Islamic Studies training (Aalimiyyah, Bachelor’s/Master’s in Islamic Studies, or equivalent scholarly training).
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Islamic Studies, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5–8 years teaching Quran/Hifdh, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership, coordinator, or principal-level role overseeing multiple teachers and age groups.
Track record: Demonstrated success guiding students across a full memorization or academic journey, not just a single class or age band.
Leadership skills: Proven ability to hire, train, and manage teaching staff; comfortable setting standards and giving direct, constructive feedback.
Communication: Fluent in English (additional fluency in Arabic and/or Urdu is a strong asset); confident public speaker with parents, the Board, and community leaders.
Compliance: Clear background check/child-safeguarding clearance as required by Texas law and VRIC policy.
Budgeting & Departmental Operations: Experience managing departmental budgets, allocating resources, and optimizing teacher-to-student ratios.
Standardized Assessment Design: Ability to design and implement standardized assessment rubrics for Tajweed and Hifdh testing across all grade levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing or restructuring a multi-age Quran/Hifdh curriculum from the ground up.
Familiarity with school management/student-tracking software.
Experience working with early-childhood (age 3–6) Quran foundations as well as teen/young-adult Hifdh and Ijazah students.
Prior experience as a school principal, academic dean, or program director.
Experience adapting Quranic instruction for diverse learning needs or students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
Familiarity with school management/student-tracking software or experience implementing learning management systems (LMS) or Hifdh-tracking applications to measure student retention and progress quantitatively.

Core Attributes & Physical Requirements

Core Attributes: A steady, patient, and visibly principled model of Islamic character for staff, students, and parents. Systems thinker, able to see the whole 3-to-18 year pipeline and where it breaks, not just the classroom in front of them. High standards paired with genuine warmth toward children and teenagers alike. Comfortable being the final point of accountability for VRIC’s Quranic education outcomes.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a standard office environment, which includes sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and communicating effectively via phone and in-person.

Compensation & Benefits

VRIC is targeting top-quartile candidates for this role and has priced the position accordingly for the Dallas–Fort Worth market. Relocation provided on an individual basis.

Base Salary	DOE, Ijazah, prior teaching track record
Tuition Benefit	Tuition discount one’s own children 50% off
Health Benefits	Medical/dental/vision coverage
PTO	Paid time off (15 business days) + standard holidays (As provided in VRIC Handbook)
Relocation support	Provided for eligible candidates

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest to careers@vric.org. Questions are welcome at the same address.

Apply Now

Equal Opportunity & Employment Status

Employment at VRIC is on an at-will basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. VRIC is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Valley Ranch Islamic Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, strictly prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, or disability.

Community Content Producer

Role Overview

Position Title	Community Content Producer
Employment Type	Part-time
Location	On-site at VRIC
Hours	15–20 hours/week (varies with programming and seasonal events; evenings and weekends required)
Pay / Salary	$30 – $35/hour, based on experience
Reports To	Board Liaison
Direct Reports	None

About Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC)

Position Summary / About the Role

VRIC is hiring a community documentarian, not an event videographer, to capture the heartbeat of VRIC: the organic, unscripted moments of connection in the margins of our programs, like a father playing soccer with his kids, an elder reading Quran in an empty musallah, or friends catching up after salah. The mandate is bigger than any single format: capture the essence of VRIC and highlight its people, its programs, and its impact in many different ways. This is a ground-up media role with a defined growth path, and you will own VRIC’s content creation end to end: planning, capture, editing, and publishing. In Phase 1, you serve as our primary creator, working from VRIC’s central calendar of events to decide what gets covered, capture and edit it, and run our social channels. In Phase 2, after conversion to full-time, the role is designed to grow into a lead position: directing an additional content producer we plan to hire, launching a community podcast, and building a team of volunteer creators.

Key Responsibilities

Event Coverage: Cover VRIC programs, Friday prayers, youth events, halaqas, and committee events with high-quality photos, fast-paced B-roll, and “vibe recaps”, capturing genuine smiles, family interactions, and reflective moments.
Unobtrusive Capture: Use small, discreet equipment so community members never feel awkward, intimidated, or staged.
Short-Form Interviews: Proactively approach community members, volunteers, and leaders to record quick, authentic interviews for Reels/TikTok.
Program & Impact Spotlights: Show VRIC’s programs in action (Quran school, youth, sports, halaqas, events, and community gatherings) and tell the stories of their impact on families and the community.
Editing & Color Grading: Edit photos and video to bring out warmth and emotion, keeping VRIC’s feed cinematic, lively, and inviting.
Content Strategy & Planning: Own the content calendar: work from VRIC’s central events calendar and decide, at your discretion, what to document and highlight. Not every event needs coverage, and different weeks can focus on different programs, committees, and audiences. Plan your weekly capture schedule and pitch story ideas and new series formats without waiting for a shot list.
Volunteer Media Team Coordination: Direct and delegate to VRIC’s media team volunteers who support this role, setting the quality bar for everything that goes out.
Publishing & Channel Ownership: Own posting across VRIC’s social channels, including captions, scheduling, and cadence, keeping the feed active, consistent, and on-voice.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Skill: Highly trained photographic eye with a mastery of composition, lighting, and angles that make everyday moments look cinematic through both capture and edit (color grading).
Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence and the ability to work “fly on the wall” without disrupting the natural flow of the community.
Self-Starter Habits: Self-starter who proactively hunts for great stories and works without constant direction.
Interpersonal Skills: Charismatic, warm, and proactive: comfortable approaching elders, families, and youth alike, and able to give friendly direction on camera when a shot calls for it.
Cultural Nuance: Comfortable in a faith-based community environment and highly respectful of cultural nuances and personal privacy.
Technical Proficiency & Platform Knowledge: Fluent in short-form platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok) and comfortable owning publishing end to end, from captions to scheduling to cadence.
Growth Mindset: Aspires to grow into a content lead role, excited to mentor volunteers and eventually direct a small creative team.
Portfolio (Non-Negotiable): Portfolio of candid, emotionally resonant work (mandatory; see Application Process).
Compliance (Non-Negotiable): At-will engagement contingent on background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience launching or hosting podcasts or audio/video interview series.
Prior leadership or management experience directing volunteer media teams or junior content creators.
Familiarity with digital media analytics, audience engagement metrics, and social platform growth strategies.
Familiarity with Islamic center operations or community organization dynamics

Core Attributes & Physical Requirements

Core Attributes: A steady, patient, and visibly principled model of Islamic character; high standards paired with genuine warmth toward elders, families, and youth alike; self-motivated storyteller eager to grow into a leadership role as VRIC’s media department expands.
Physical Requirements: Extended periods walking and standing while carrying camera equipment across indoor and outdoor campus settings, including some evening and weekend event coverage.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Send your resume and a portfolio to careers@vric.org. (Questions are welcome at the same address)

Apply Now

Equal Opportunity & Employment Status

Employment at VRIC is on an at-will basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. VRIC is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.