Upper School Biology Teacher Job at Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJ

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  • Montclair Kimberley Academy
  • Montclair, NJ

Job Description

As guided by its Strategic Plan, MKA is committed to promoting multicultural education, grounded in ideas of equity, anti-bias education, 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. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment to this process. 

Applications should include the following: 

  • cover letter that addresses what interests you about working at MKA; 
  • current curriculum vitae; 
  • brief statement describing your teaching philosophy. 

Applicants should send all requested materials by email to Petra Sauer, PhD, Upper School Science Department Chair ( [email protected] ) . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants who are invited to campus will need to submit college transcripts and three letters of recommendation.  Start date: August 18, 2025

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria: 

  • A bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or closely related field — MS or PhD preferred
  • Teaching experience preferred
  • Experience mentoring students a plus 

Candidates should possess a passion for science and student research in science; a commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and promoting a classroom culture of scientific inquiry; a desire to highlight real-world connections; flexibility and a willingness to innovate in curriculum, assessment, and teaching methods; an enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork; outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; and a dedication to ongoing professional growth.

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.

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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