Position Type: Part-Time, 1–4 week position
Program Dates: July 6 – July 31, 2026
Orientation: June 18, 2026 (9 AM – 3 PM)
Location: Inquiry & Innovation Center, MKA Upper School Campus, Montclair, NJ

Position Summary

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.

Strand Overview: Fabrication

• Week 1: Modular Construction — Explore principles of building and measurement using Legos, K’Nex, straw connectors, and scaffolded building tools from MakeDo and Canary.
• Week 2: Construction with Wood and Metal — Create accurate engineering drawings and bring them to life using precise measurements, hand tools, and power tools.
• Week 3: Additive Fabrication – 3D Printing — Use Tinkercad to model and design objects, then 3D print, evaluate, and iterate.
• Week 4: Subtractive Fabrication – Laser Cutting — Apply laser cutting techniques to modify and create precise designs from various materials.

Responsibilities

• Design the Fabrication curriculum in collaboration with STEM+ Directors during the school year.
• Create and submit a supply and tool list (within budget) to the Director of Summer Operations by May 1, 2026.
• Attend pre-program orientation on June 18, 2026.
• Teach the summer schedule:
  
  
• Morning Lab: 9:50–10:35 AM
• Fabrication Classes (2 sections): 10:50–12:25 PM
• Afternoon Challenge Lab: 1:30–3:30 PM
  
  
• Provide engaging communications to families about daily activities and student progress.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application via email.

Applications should include the following:

• cover letter that addresses what interests you about working at Montclair Kimberley Academy
• current curriculum vitae
• brief statement describing your teaching philosophy
• three letters of recommendation, at least one of which discusses qualities that will support your role as a teacher

Applicants should send all requested materials by email to Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations: mmasterson@mka.org

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.

Requirements

• Availability for full program dates (July 6 – July 31, 2026), including June 18 orientation.
• Participation in planning meetings with STEM+ Directors during the school year.
• Ability to design and deliver hands-on fabrication and maker activities for middle school students.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tools, supplies, and lab safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility in a dynamic summer program setting.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Education, or related field.
• Prior teaching experience with middle school students (classroom, enrichment, or summer program).
• Experience with hands-on fabrication, makerspace tools, or digital design platforms.
  
  

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in STEM, Education, or related field.
• Experience designing curriculum or project-based learning experiences.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, or metalworking tools.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Enthusiasm for enrichment-focused teaching that emphasizes creativity, iteration, and problem-solving.

About Montclair Kimberley Academy

Montclair Kimberley Academy is one of New Jersey’s leading co-educational independent day schools, with over 1,000 students, on three campuses in Montclair. As guided by its Strategic Plan, MKA is committed to promoting multicultural education, grounded in ideas of equity, anti-bias education, anti-racism, and social justice. We see multicultural education as a process of inquiry, reflection and engagement that honors students’ narratives, provides a safe environment in which to explore and discuss multiple perspectives, and helps transform students and faculty, school culture and curriculum, community and society, and we seek candidates who share our commitment to this process. 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.

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