Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, New Jersey
Brooklyn, New York
Posted: 10-Nov-25
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Type: Part Time
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Position Type: Part-Time, 1–2 week position
Program Dates: August 3- August 14, 2026
Orientation: June 18, 2026 (9 AM – 3 PM)
Location: MKA Middle School Campus, 201 Valley Road, 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 Summer Academic Enrichment Program offers middle school students an engaging, hands-on learning experience that blends academic growth with creativity, curiosity, and summer fun. Our instructors design and lead dynamic courses that spark student interest, build foundational skills, and foster a supportive classroom environment. We are seeking passionate, student-centered educators who bring enthusiasm, expertise, and a collaborative spirit to our summer learning community.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach an engaging, age-appropriate course curriculum aligned to program goals
- Create a classroom environment that encourages inquiry, collaboration, and joyful learning
- Differentiate instruction to support a range of learning styles and skill levels
- Create and submit a supply list (within budget) to the Director of Summer Operations by May 1, 2026.
- Teach the summer schedule for your class
o 85-min class period, 5 days/week. You can choose the time frame best for you.
Period 1: 9 AM - 10:25 AM
Period 2: 10:35- 12:00 PM
Period 3: 12:35 PM- 2 PM
- Provide engaging communications to families about daily activities and student progress.
- Attend pre-program orientation on June 18, 2026
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field.
- Prior teaching experience with middle school students (classroom, enrichment, or summer program).
- Availability for the full program dates (Aug. 3-7, 2026 and/or Aug. 10-14, 2026), including June 18 orientation.
- Participation in planning meetings with the Director of Summer Operations during the school year, to support and approve your curriculum.
- Strong content knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject area you want to teach.
- Demonstrated ability to design creative, student-centered lessons and activities
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and encouraging classroom culture
- Flexibility, reliability, and a positive approach to problem-solving
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Education, or related field.
- Experience designing curriculum or project-based learning experiences.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
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.