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When you join the MKA faculty and staff, you will meet committed and enthusiastic professionals who deeply engage in their work with young people. MKA continuously seeks to add to its ranks educators who not only are experts in their fields of study but also take a creative and flexible approach to working with students and with each other.

Our salaries and benefits are competitive with other leading independent day schools of similar size in the East. Across-the-board raises, merit pay, and special one-time bonuses shape the structure of our compensation. Our benefits package, which includes dental and life insurance, is among the strongest of all private schools in New Jersey. Opportunities for administrative experience are also available as the school takes pride in cultivating its own leadership.

When you join the MKA faculty and staff, you will meet committed and enthusiastic professionals who deeply engage in their work with young people. MKA continuously seeks to add to its ranks educators who not only are experts in their fields of study but also take a creative and flexible approach to working with students and with each other.

Our salaries and benefits are competitive with other leading independent day schools of similar size in the East. Across-the-board raises, merit pay, and special one-time bonuses shape the structure of our compensation. Our benefits package, which includes dental and life insurance, is among the strongest of all private schools in New Jersey. Opportunities for administrative experience are also available as the school takes pride in cultivating its own leadership.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA. We especially welcome applications from all individuals with the ability to contribute to MKA’s continuing commitment to social and cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and the transformative power of our differences.

Montclair Kimberley Academy is an innovative Jr–K–12 independent day school with a strong national reputation and a recognized 1:1 laptop program, and is seeking the positions below.

TRI-CAMPUS

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.

PRIMARY SCHOOL  (Grades Jr-K-3)
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 4-8)
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
ATHLETICS 

Fall ‘25
Middle School Girls Soccer - Head Coach
Middle School Girls Soccer - Assistant Coach
JV Field Hockey - Assistant Coach
JV Girls Soccer - Assistant Coach
JV Boys Soccer - Assistant Coach

Winter ’25-‘26
Varsity Swimming - Assistant Coach
JV Girls Basketball - Head Coach 
Middle School Boys Basketball - Assistant Coach 
Middle School Swimming - Assistant Coach

Spring ‘26
Middle School Boys Lacrosse - Head Coach
Middle School Girls Lacrosse - Assistant Coach

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Todd Smith, Director of Athletics.

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MKA faculty members are exceptionally accomplished and learners at heart. Our rich array of offerings engages teachers in examining current research on learning and teaching, learning new instructional strategies, exploring new uses of technology, and planning how to move students forward in their learning.

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