Working at MKA

Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative Jr-K–12, independent day school in northern New Jersey with a strong national reputation and a strong tradition of internal
professional development, seeks a Director of Community Belonging beginning on July1, 2026.

This Director position provides a unique opportunity for a dynamic, experienced school leader to oversee the school’s Community Belonging initiatives. The Director of Community Belonging influences all facets of school life, from curriculum and pedagogy to athletics and the arts, and is a frequent, collaborative thought partner with the Head of School, the three campus Heads, and the Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Professional Development. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director is a member of the Administrative Council and also collaborates with the Admissions Team, the Athletics Department, the Communications Team, and the Development Team to help achieve the school’s key priorities, mission, and vision. Read More

Successful candidates will have experience leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work in schools or other organizations and will have an educational philosophy and a vision that are consistent with Montclair Kimberley Academy’s values.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Cris Junquera.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative Jr-K–12, independent day school in northern New Jersey with a strong national reputation, Apple Distinguished School recognition, a celebrated 1:1 learning program, and a strong tradition of internal professional development, seeks its next Director of Educational Technology beginning on July 1, 2026.

The Director of Educational Technology works closely with the Curriculum Committee, the Director of Technology, and the Directors of STEM+ (Jr-K–8) and (9-12) to implement emerging technologies to promote experiential learning, interdisciplinary explorations, and the authentic application of both technology tools and learning (as per MKA’s Strategic Plan). This role combines leadership of the Educational Technology Team, composed of Instructional Technologists from MKA’s Primary, Middle, and Upper School campuses, with hands-on support for teaching and learning as the Upper School Instructional Technologist. Read More

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Cris Junquera.

Drive an ambitious fundraising vision to support the school’s mission and future growth.

In partnership with Lindauer, Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA) is seeking an accomplished Director of Development to advance its culture of philanthropy and lead the school into its next campaign.

Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the Administrative Council, the Director of Development will provide strategic leadership for all fundraising and engagement activities, including annual giving, major gifts, capital projects, and alumni and constituent engagement. Read more

To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://www.lindauerglobal.com/searches/open-searches/director-development-us-montclair-kimberley-academy

Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative Jr-K–12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks a strategic and dynamic Director of Constituent Engagement and Giving to lead philanthropic education and engagement efforts among current and former parents, alumni, faculty, students, and friends of the school. Reporting to the Director of Development , this position blends oversight of key engagement programs and events with MKA’s culture of philanthropy. Read more

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Cris Junquera.

MKA is seeking individuals interested in part-time security work to help with sporting and other events. The hours are primarily 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on weekends.

Interested candidates should email Jennifer Young, Administrative Assistant in the Physical Plant/Security Department.

EPE is hiring a part-time, tri campus, position. Staff will work approximately twenty hours a week, 2:00-6:00 pm Monday through Friday.

EPE Staff members are responsible for watching and engaging students, grade Pre-K through eighth grade, in daily activities and providing homework help to students as needed.

If you are interested in the position, please email Amy Pacifico, Director of Extended Play and Enrichment Program, Co-Director of STAR Camp.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students.

Summer Academic Enrichment Teachers are responsible for developing and teaching an age-appropriate, engaging course curriculum aligned to program goals. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on Architecture, guiding students through the art and science of design. Students will explore basic architectural principles, practice perspective drawing, develop three-dimensional thinking, and use the design thinking process to create models. Each week will feature a unique theme to inspire student creativity and construction. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on Audio Engineering and Music Making, guiding students through hands-on audio creation and production. Students will use tools like GarageBand and SoundTrap to capture, manipulate, and edit sounds, producing original audio works. Each week will feature a unique theme to inspire creativity and exploration. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on Podcasting, giving students a one-week elective experience in creating their own podcasts. Students will explore all aspects of podcast production, from understanding audience and storyboarding to scripting, recording, and editing. Each week will have a unique theme around which students will develop their podcast content. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on Filmmaking, Stop Motion, and Animation, guiding students through the full production process. Students will learn to capture images and video, tell stories through narrative and documentation, and edit and finalize their projects using professional software tools. Each week will feature a unique theme to inspire student creativity and production. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on teaching the Engineering strand, guiding students through real-world engineering challenges across Environmental, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines. Each week, students will act as engineers, designing solutions to authentic problems while exploring fundamental principles of each engineering field. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on teaching the Computational Thinking strand, guiding students through algorithmic problem-solving, programming, data analysis, and physical computing. Students will learn to express problems in ways that a computer can execute, building skills in coding, robotics, and computational design. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on teaching the Experimental Techniques strand, guiding students through authentic lab investigations in physics, chemistry, environmental science, and biology. Each week, students will act as scientists: asking testable questions, designing experiments, making careful measurements, and analyzing data to draw conclusions, while learning essential safety practices in each discipline. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on teaching the Fabrication strand, guiding students through hands-on design and construction experiences that incorporate both analog and digital fabrication techniques. Students will design, build, test, and iterate on projects each week while learning precision, measurement, and problem-solving skills. Read More

If you are interested in the position, please email Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations.

Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative JK–12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks a part-time (20 hours/week) Laboratory Technician to help maintain our lab spaces and collaborate with teachers on lab activities. The position is an outstanding opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in science education, an early-career teacher, or a retired professional. Work days and hours are flexible as long as work is completed during the 7:30 am - 4:00 pm school day.  Read More

Applicants should send all requested materials by email to Jason Park, Academic Dean and Interim Science Chair and Petra Sauer, PhD, Director of STEM+ Programming (9-12).

Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative JK–12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks an Upper School and Middle School Certified Athletic Trainer to provide high-quality care in the form of prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and provide medical coverage for middle school and upper school athletic teams. Read more

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resumé to Elizabeth Cooney, Head Athletic Trainer, and Todd Smith, Director of Athletics. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.