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
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.
This leader will work closely with the Head of School, the Board of Trustees, and a dedicated team of development professionals to set ambitious goals and deliver results in support of MKA’s mission.
In this role, you will:
- Partner with the Head of School and Board of Trustees to establish and achieve long-term fundraising goals.
- Personally manage and solicit a portfolio of major gift prospects while supporting the Head of School’s philanthropic activities.
- Lead and mentor a team of development professionals to foster collaboration and growth.
- Design and implement comprehensive fundraising programs including annual, major, and planned giving, as well as an upcoming capital campaign.
- Oversee alumni and constituent engagement initiatives that deepen community connection and inspire generosity.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in major gift solicitation and campaign leadership.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a high-performing development team in a complex, mission-driven organization.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse constituencies.
- Proficiency in fundraising data systems and database management, with a commitment to data-informed strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Independent school or higher education experience is desirable.
Compensation:
- Competitive annual salary range of $175,000–$215,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package consistent with independent school leadership roles.
Why MKA?
- A nationally recognized independent day school serving 1,040 students across three campuses with vibrant academic, arts, and athletics programs.
- A deeply engaged community that raised $4.2 million in FY24, reflecting strong commitment to access, diversity, and innovation.
- A dynamic and inclusive environment led by Head of School Nigel Furlonge, emphasizing character, leadership, and lifelong learning.
To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://www.lindauerglobal.com/searches/open-searches/director-development-us-montclair-kimberley-academy
MKA is committed to enhancing the diversity of the campus and the curriculum. 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. 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, socio-economic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA.
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)
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.
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
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).
ATHLETICS
Winter ’25-‘26
Middle School Boys Basketball - Assistant Coach
Middle School Swimming - Assistant Coach
Spring ‘26
Middle School Girls Lacrosse - Assistant Coach
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Todd Smith, Director of Athletics.
Professional Development at MKA
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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