STEM+ Explorers Summer Teacher: Fabrication

Overview

Position Type:
Part-Time, 1–4 week position

Program Dates:
July 6 – July 31, 2026

Location:

Inquiry & Innovation Center, MKA Upper School Campus, Montclair, NJ

Position Summary:

Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative PK – 12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks innovative and enthusiastic teachers to design and deliver engaging summer programming for middle school students. The STEM+ Explorers Summer Program offers an inspirational enrichment experience — not summer school or academic acceleration — where students deepen curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning.

This role focuses on teaching the Fabrication strand, guiding students through hands-on design and construction experiences that incorporate both analog and digital fabrication techniques. Students will design, build, test, and iterate on projects each week while learning precision, measurement, and problem-solving skills.

Strand Overview:
Fabrication

• Week 1:
  Modular Construction — Explore principles of building and measurement using Legos, K’Nex, straw connectors, and scaffolded building tools from Make Do and Canary.
• Week 2:
  Construction with Wood and Metal — Create accurate engineering drawings and bring them to life using precise measurements, hand tools, and power tools.
• Week 3:
  Additive Fabrication – 3D Printing — Use Tinkercad to model and design objects, then 3D print, evaluate, and iterate.
• Week 4:
  Subtractive Fabrication – Laser Cutting — Apply laser cutting techniques to modify and create precise designs from various materials.

• Design the Fabrication curriculum in collaboration with STEM+ Directors during the school year.
• Create and submit a supply and tool list (within budget) to the Director of Summer Operations by May 1, 2026.
• Attend pre-program orientation on June 18, 2026.
• Teach the summer schedule:
  Morning Lab: 9:50–10:35 AM, Fabrication Classes (2 sections): 10:50–12:25 PM, Afternoon Challenge Lab: 1:30–3:30 PM
• Provide engaging communications to families about daily activities and student progress.

• Availability for full program dates (July 6 – July 31, 2026), including June 18 orientation. Participation in planning meetings with STEM+ Directors during the school year.
• Ability to design and deliver hands-on fabrication and maker activities for middle school students.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tools, supplies, and lab safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility in a dynamic summer program setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Education, or related field.
• Prior teaching experience with middle school students (classroom, enrichment, or summer program).
• Experience with hands-on fabrication, makerspace tools, or digital design platforms.

• Advanced degree in STEM, Education, or related field.
• Experience designing curriculum or project-based learning experiences.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, or metalworking tools.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Enthusiasm for enrichment-focused teaching that emphasizes creativity, iteration, and problem-solving.

Interested candidates should submit their application via email.

Applications should include the following:

• cover letter that addresses what interests you about working at Montclair Kimberley
• three letters of recommendation, at least one of which discusses qualities that will support your role as a teacher

Applicants should send all requested materials by email to Monica Masterson, Director of Summer Operations: mmasterson

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.