Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation and a recognized 1:1 laptop program, seeks a full-time upper school history teacher beginning in the 2021-22 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching four sections of World History and US History. Mentoring students on extended research projects is also a key part of the position. Additional duties may include serving as an advisor, coaching a sport, and/or supervising a club/student activity.

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in history or closely related social science field
• Experience teaching middle or high school students
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• The ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction where appropriate

Interested applicants should send the following materials by email to Dr. David Korfhage, Upper School History Department Chair, dkorfhage@mka.org:

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