Current Openings

• 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

• 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.

• Experience teaching flute to Middle and Upper school students in an educational setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills focused on flute 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

*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

• 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

• 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.

• Experience teaching voice to Middle and Upper school students in an educational setting
• Extensive familiarity and appreciation for all genres of vocal literature including classical, musical theater, pop, jazz, choral, and world music
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills focused on voice pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and mental/physical wellness
• Proficient piano skills to accompany singers
• 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

*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

The Office of Admission and Enrollment Management is seeking an Admission Associate - Outreach and Communications Coordinator to join the admission team as they pursue their admission and enrollment objectives. The Admission Associate - Outreach and Communicators Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing outreach efforts, the creation and implementation of high-touch communications and liaising with the Office of Marketing and Communications. The Admission Associate - Outreach and Communications Coordinator will also serve as an integral member of the Admission Committee, conducting interviews, reading files and helping to build Newark Academy’s next class. Ideal candidates will be creative, inclusive, detail-oriented, customer-focused and excited to join the highly collaborative and innovative admission team.

Reports to: Director of Admission and Financial Aid

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of Admission
• Establish and maintain the office calendar
• Manage the Office of Admission email account with support from the Administrative Assistant
• Identify and coordinate the management of external relationships and partnerships
• Serve as the Communications Liaison, responsible for overseeing the development and execution of office communications
• Serve as a member of the Admission Committee, including the conducting of interviews and the reading of files

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of experience in an admissions office at an independent school preferred
• Strong organizational skills and comfort in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to forge relationships with a broad range of constituents
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to being a part of a diverse school community where all members are welcomed, respected, valued and celebrated
• Working knowledge of tools and technology including Google Suite
• This position requires evenings and weekend work
• The position is full-time, 11 months per year and eligible for benefits.

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and references to admissionsearch@newarka.edu. No phone calls please.

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.

The Office of Admission and Enrollment Management is seeking an Admission Associate - Visitation Coordinator to join the Admissions Team as they pursue their admission and enrollment objectives. The Admission Associate - Visitation Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and orchestrating high-touch visitation experiences for prospective and applicant families, including day visits, tours, open houses and other receptions. This position will also serve as an integral member of the Admissions Committee, reading files, conducting some interviews, and helping to build Newark Academy’s next class. Ideal candidates will be creative, inclusive, detail-oriented, customer-focused and excited to join the highly collaborative and innovative Admissions team.

Reports to: Director of Admission and Financial Aid

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Office of Admission visitor experiences
  • Coordinate and schedule day visits, re-visits, interviews and tours offered during the school day as well as at Admission events, e.g. Open Houses and Accepted Student and Family Reception
  • Responsible for all visitor experience communications, including visit confirmation emails and thank you/follow-up communications
  • Prepare visitor name badges and greet visitors on campus
• Serve as a member of the Admission Committee, including the conducting of interviews and the reading of files
• Support the management of the Student Ambassador Program, with expectation that the responsibility would shift to the Admission Associate - Visitation Coordinator in subsequent years
• Support the Associate Director with the coordination and execution of the Ambassador Family Program
• Serve as the ISEE and SSAT Test Site

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of experience in an Admissions office at an independent school preferred
• Strong organizational skills and comfort in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to forge relationships with a broad range of constituents
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to being a part of a diverse school community where all members are welcomed, respected, valued, and celebrated
• Working knowledge of tools and technology including Google Suite
• This position requires evenings and weekend work
• The position is full-time, 11 months per year, and eligible for benefits

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and references to admissionsearch@newarka.edu. No phone calls. please.

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.

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

• 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.

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.