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If you are interested in pursuing a career at Newark Academy but do not see a position that is currently open, we encourage you to submit your résumé.

Teaching Positions

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  • Bassoon Teacher

    Newark Academy is seeking a professional bassoon teacher to join our After-School Music Lesson adjunct faculty in September of 2023. The position is an extension of Newark Academy’s music program and the ideal candidate will have experience teaching both Middle and Upper School students in a school setting promoting excellent musicianship, technique and a positive attitude geared towards encouraging student retention. Open communication between the full-time music faculty and the adjunct faculty is expected to ensure that student progress is being monitored. Learn more about our Music Lesson Policies.
     
    Music Lesson Fee Structure:
    • Lessons are $70 for a 45-minute weekly lesson.
    • Music lessons are sold in packages of ten (10) lessons at an additional cost to Newark Academy families for the Fall and Spring semesters.
    • Students have the option to arrange a paid trial lesson before committing to a full lesson package. This includes returning students who will begin study with a new instructor.
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Commit to teaching on campus one to two days a week between the hours of 2:30pm - 6pm
    • Schedule lesson times with students and families
    • Demonstrate flexibility and instructional agility in response to multiple teaching and learning scenarios
    • Maintain organized and accurate records for weekly attendance and payroll
    • Participate in the annual After-School Lesson Music Teacher Concert in the Fall
    • Engage in the life of Newark Academy’s music program.
     
    Qualifications:
    • Experience teaching bassoon to Middle and Upper school students in an educational setting
    • Demonstrated knowledge and skills focused on bassoon pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and mental wellness
    • Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents and music colleagues
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Bachelor’s degree of Music required; Master’s degree is preferred

    Diversity / Inclusion Statement:
    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.
     
    *Please email your CV/Resume and cover letter as a single PDF to music teachers Viraj Lal, Oliver Hagen, and Julius Tolentino at musiclessons@newarka.edu

  • English Teacher - Long Term Substitute

    Newark Academy is seeking an English teacher for the spring semester to fill in for a faculty member going on leave. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English, a passion for literature, and the experience to inspire students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Experience with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) is helpful, but not required. This position includes teaching two sections of IB English HL and two sections of Literature and Composition - 9th Grade.

    Responsibilities:
    • Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned students, generally four sections
    • Collaborate with colleagues to design and improve curriculum and engage students
    • Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping, and use of the learning management system to post information about classes
    • Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings
    • Demonstrate flexibility and instructional agility as needed—in-person, remote, and hybrid scenarios are all options as NA responds to health and safety guidelines
    • Engage in the life of Newark Academy 

    Qualifications:
    • Experience teaching English in middle school, upper school, or higher educational setting
    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is preferred
    • Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required 

    Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the suburb town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy’s 68-acre campus borders Morris and Essex counties. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for their especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion. Newark Academy offers an exceptional environment in which to teach students in Grades 6-12. Learn more about Newark Academy on our website and Careers at NA page.
     
    Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social, and emotional interactions. Members of the Newark Academy community are encouraged to build trusting relationships with one another, grounded in kindness and empathy. Through intentional, active and ongoing engagement of multiple voices, we strive to create an equitable environment where all members can have a sense of belonging to learn and grow as citizens of the world. 

    Diversity / Inclusion Statement:
    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid, and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

    *Please send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to Teaching@newarka.edu.

  • Horn Teacher

    Newark Academy is seeking a professional horn teacher to join our After-School Music Lesson adjunct faculty in September of 2023. The position is an extension of Newark Academy’s music program and the ideal candidate will have experience teaching both Middle and Upper School students in a school setting promoting excellent musicianship, technique, and a positive attitude geared towards encouraging student retention. Open communication between the full-time music faculty and the adjunct faculty is expected to ensure that student progress is being monitored. Learn more about our Music Lesson Policies.
     
    Music Lesson Fee Structure:
    • Lessons are $70 for a 45-minute weekly lesson.
    • Music lessons are sold in packages of ten (10) lessons at an additional cost to Newark Academy families for the Fall and Spring semesters.
    • Students have the option to arrange a paid trial lesson before committing to a full lesson package. This includes returning students who will begin study with a new instructor.
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Commit to teaching on campus one to two days a week between the hours of 2:30pm - 6pm
    • Schedule lesson times with students and families
    • Demonstrate flexibility and instructional agility in response to multiple teaching and learning scenarios
    • Maintain organized and accurate records for weekly attendance and payroll
    • Participate in the annual After-School Lesson Music Teacher Concert in the Fall
    • Engage in the life of Newark Academy’s music program.
     
    Qualifications:
    • Experience teaching horn to Middle and Upper school students in an educational setting
    • Demonstrated knowledge and skills focused on horn pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and mental wellness
    • Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents and music colleagues
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Bachelor’s degree of Music required; Master’s degree is preferred
     
    Diversity / Inclusion Statement:
    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.
     
    *Please email your CV/Resume and cover letter as a single PDF to music teachers Viraj Lal, Oliver Hagen, and Julius Tolentino at musiclessons@newarka.edu

  • Substitute Teachers

    Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the suburb town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy’s 68-acre campus borders Morris and Essex counties. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of rigor and compassion. Newark Academy offers an exceptional environment in which to teach students in grades 6-12.

    Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to our responsibility for fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social, and emotional interactions across differences. Members of the Newark Academy community are encouraged to build trusting relationships with one another grounded in kindness and empathy. Through intentional, active and ongoing engagement of multiple voices, we strive to create an equitable environment where all members can have a sense of belonging to learn and grow as citizens of the world. 

    Newark Academy seeks to create a pool of individuals aligned with our mission to serve as Substitute Teachers in the Middle School and Upper School. A successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning and have the ability to:

    • Demonstrate care and respect for all students by implementing the lessons provided by the teacher in a thoughtful manner.
    • Be actively engaged with students in the classroom and other supervisory duties.
    • Ensure that the time spent in class is treated as a critical resource for learning.
    • Communicate expectations for classroom behaviors for students respectfully and fairly.
    • Ask questions or seek help when needed from administrators, faculty, or staff to support students and the teachers.
    • Maintain requested records and leave notes for the teacher.

    Ideal candidates will have classroom teaching experience and/or specific content expertise. A bachelor’s degree is required. These are on-call, pool positions for which daily assignments would be mutually agreed upon based on need and availability. Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and resume to Traci Osterhagen, Dean of Faculty, at tosterhagen@newarka.edu.

    Diversity/Inclusion Statement:
    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

  • Upper School Math Teacher

    Newark Academy is seeking a full-time upper school math teacher to join our faculty in August of 2023. The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating upper school students and inspiring mathematical thinking through active learning and creative problem-solving.

    Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the suburb town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy’s 68-acre campus borders Morris and Essex counties. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion. Newark Academy offers an exceptional environment in which to teach students in Grades 6-12. Learn more about Newark Academy on our website and Careers at NA page. 

    Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social, and emotional interactions. Members of the Newark Academy community are encouraged to build trusting relationships with one another, grounded in kindness and empathy. Through intentional, active, and ongoing engagement of multiple voices, we strive to create an equitable environment where all members can have a sense of belonging to learn and grow as citizens of the world. 
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned students, generally four sections
    • Collaborate with colleagues to design and improve curriculum and engage students
    • Meet school guidelines regarding grading, record keeping, and use of the learning management system to post information about classes
    • Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings
    • Demonstrate flexibility and instructional agility in response to multiple teaching and learning scenarios
    • Engage in the life of Newark Academy as a club sponsor, coach, and through various committees

    Qualifications:
    • Experience teaching mathematics in middle school, upper school, or a higher education setting
    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is preferred
    • Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required

    Diversity / Inclusion Statement:
    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

    *Please email your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to Teaching@newarka.edu

Staff Positions

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  • Director of Advancement - Major Gifts

    Newark Academy seeks a Director of Advancement - Major Gifts. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and serving as a leader on Newark Academy’s advancement team, the Director of Advancement – Major Gifts will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and principal donors. The Director of Advancement – Major Gifts will be charged with placing Newark Academy in a position to achieve the comprehensive fundraising goals of the 250th Campaign and beyond. The successful candidate will thoughtfully build an inspired planned giving program through securing planned and blended gifts. The Director will encourage high impact, fresh and creative approaches to engage, cultivate and steward Newark Academy’s current donors as well as actively prospect and surface new donors, prioritizing major and planned giving opportunities. 

    Responsibilities:
    • Surface and close six and seven figure gifts to achieve and exceed Newark Academy’s advancement goals
    • Create and sustain an institutional culture of philanthropy
    • Manage a donor portfolio of roughly 100 prospects, employing best practices and strategies in all aspects of moves management
    • Partner with Advancement Services, donor research professionals, and others to use qualitative and quantitative data to inform portfolio creation and planned giving programs
    • Participate in and support other institutional advancement activities at Newark Academy, such as the annual fund, alumni relations programming, and our commitment to moves management and major gift fundraising
    • Adopting and integrating best practices and trends in frontline fundraising and planned giving in order to develop an effective planned giving program
     
    Requisite Skills/Experience:
    • 5-7 years in frontline, major gift fundraising experience with a verifiable track record of closing six and seven figure gifts ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, including hands on experience with structuring and closing blended and planned gifts
    • Hands-on experience with launching, sustaining, and successfully completing a comprehensive capital campaign, working with senior management and principal donors
    • Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to a culture of philanthropy, mission-driven, donor centric fundraising, lifelong learning and best practices in institutional advancement
    • Capacity to balance multiple responsibilities, to work independently and collaboratively with a high performing team
    • Polished interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills and extensive experience with Raiser’s Edge (or similar product)
    • Organized, detail-oriented, transparent, fair-minded and an authentic team player
    • Occasional travel as well as work on weekends and evenings
    • Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree or CFRE credentials preferred

    Interested candidates should submit a statement of interest and résumé to Rose McSween rmcsween@newarka.edu

    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

  • Technology Support Technician

    Newark Academy is seeking a professional to serve in the role of Technology Support Technician, starting immediately. The successful candidate will promote and facilitate all aspects of the Technology and Media Services Department’s service-oriented mission, with a particular focus on providing prompt technical support and training to faculty, staff, students, parents, and guests of the school.

    Reports to: Director of Technology and Media Services

    Responsibilities:

    • Staff the Circulation Desk / Technology Help Desk as an initial point of contact for all constituents; monitor the ticketing system to record, update, escalate and resolve tickets in a timely manner.
    • Assist with evaluation and implementation of new software and hardware solutions.
    • Assist with the provisioning, deployment and maintenance of technology devices, such as laptops, iPads and cameras.
    • Troubleshoot technology issues and help write end-user documentation.
    • Provide occasional event support for audiovisual and computer needs.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Requirements:

    • Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents and colleagues.
    • Strong customer service orientation; tactful, patient and courteous.
    • Demonstrated time management skills; ability to prioritize support requests, work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision, and escalate support requests as necessary to ensure that all issues are resolved within acceptable timeframes.
    • Exemplary attention to detail and strong organizational skills; ability to correlate multiple issues and identify systematic problems.
    • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the proven ability to work with a variety of constituents; ability to explain technical details to users at various levels of comfort and expertise.
    • Able to support a range of devices and systems, but primarily macOS and iOS.

    This is a part-time, 20 hour per week position. Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Director of Technology and Media Services (dkapferer@newarka.edu).

    Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admissions and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

Athletics Positions

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  • Track and Field Assistant Coach (Spring)

    Newark Academy is seeking a track and field assistant coach for the Upper School Varsity team for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team primarily during the spring season (early March - mid June, as well as pre-season preparations)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Track and Field Assistant Coach (Winter)

    Newark Academy is seeking a winter track and field assistant coach for the Upper School Varsity team for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team primarily during the winter season (late November - early February, as well as pre-season preparations)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community

    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Junior Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a junior varsity field hockey head coach for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team primarily during the fall season (mid-August - October, as well as pre-season preparations)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
     
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Junior Varsity Girls' Lacrosse Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a girls' lacrosse junior varsity coach for the Upper School team for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team primarily during the spring season (March - June, as well as pre-season preparations)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
     
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Junior Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a junior varsity boys' lacrosse head coach for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team primarily during the spring season (March - June, as well as pre-season preparations)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.

    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Middle School Fencing Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a Middle School fencing head coach for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team during the winter season (November 27 - February 22)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Middle School Boys' Lacrosse Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a Middle School boys' lacrosse head coach for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team during the spring season (March 11 - May 23)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Middle School Girls' Lacrosse Assistant Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a middle school girls' lacrosse assistant coach for the 2023-2024 school year.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team during the spring season (March 11 - May 23)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.

  • Middle School Swim Assistant Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking a middle school swim assistant coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
     
    Responsibilities include:
    • Coaching the team during the winter season (November 27 - February 22)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes and people by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community
    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.
     
    It is Newark Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities 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 requirements for being a successful employee at NA.
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