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Current Openings

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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  • 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.

Staff Positions

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Athletics Positions

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  • Varsity Boys’ Tennis Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking an experienced and dynamic Varsity Head Coach for the 2024-25 school year. Candidates must possess a proven track record of respectful leadership and strong communication skills with assistant coaches, players and families. Candidates must be committed to building a positive and team-first culture in what is sometimes considered an individual sport. Candidates should be driven, energetic, organized and motivated. 

    Responsibilities include:

    • Coaching the the boys' team primarily during the spring season (mid-March - early June)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Managing assistant and JV coaches within the tennis program
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Partnering with the Athletic Department to create the team’s schedule and manage the budget of the middle and upper school programs
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community

    Qualifications:

    • Experience at the high school and/or college level is desired with an emphasis on building a successful program
    • Ability to teach tennis skills and concepts at both a fundamental and high level with excitement and positivity
    • Strong organizational skills in construction, execution and management of all off-season, pre-season and in-season Newark Academy tennis programming
    • Ability to teach, promote, and lead by example values of discipline, respect, integrity, good sportsmanship and fair play

    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu.

    We welcome applicants to apply for both the girls’ and boys’ programs. If interested in both, please make that known in your letter of interest. 

    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.

  • Varsity Girls' Tennis Head Coach

    Newark Academy is seeking an experienced and dynamic Varsity Head Coach for the 2024-25 school year. Candidates must possess a proven track record of respectful leadership and strong communication skills with assistant coaches, players and families. Candidates must be committed to building a positive and team-first culture in what is sometimes considered an individual sport. Candidates should be driven, energetic, organized and motivated. 

    Responsibilities include:

    • Coaching the girls' tennis team primarily during the fall season (mid August - early November, as well as pre-season preparations)
    • Helping players grow as student-athletes by teaching sport-specific skills and ensuring all players model good sportsmanship
    • Managing assistant and JV coaches within the tennis program
    • Distributing and collecting all equipment and uniforms
    • Communicating with players and parents clearly and effectively
    • Partnering with the Athletic Department to create the team’s schedule and manage the budget of the middle and upper school programs
    • Working with the Sports Information Director to share information about the program with the broader Newark Academy community

    Qualifications:

    • Experience at the high school and/or college level is desired with an emphasis on building a successful program
    • Ability to teach tennis skills and concepts at both a fundamental and high level with excitement and positivity
    • Strong organizational skills in construction, execution and management of all off-season, pre-season and in-season Newark Academy tennis programming
    • Ability to teach, promote, and lead by example values of discipline, respect, integrity, good sportsmanship and fair play

    Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé to Seth Lieberman, Director of Athletics, at slieberman@newarka.edu. 

    We welcome applicants to apply for both the girls’ and boys’ programs. If interested in both, please make that known in your letter of interest. 

    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.

  • Varsity 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.

  • Junior Varsity and Freshman Boys' Soccer Coaches

    Newark Academy is seeking freshman and junior varsity boys' soccer coaches for the 2024-2025 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
     
    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.

  • 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 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.
91 South Orange Avenue, Livingston NJ 07039, 973.992.7000
An independent school for students in grades 6-12