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Jobs & Employment

Mountain Lakes is primarily residential, but it supports meaningful employment in education, healthcare, child care, nonprofit recreation, professional services, automotive and home services, restaurants and the Route 46 business corridor.

Because the borough itself is compact, a practical job search should combine Mountain Lakes employers with nearby opportunities in Denville, Parsippany, Boonton, Morris Plains and the wider Morris County market. Current openings can change quickly, so NJTGO uses dated hiring snapshots and separates verified openings from general employer information.

Current Mountain Lakes hiring snapshot · August 31, 2026

These are the strongest current hiring signals NJTGO could verify. Applicants should confirm final status before applying because jobs can be filled or removed without notice.

Mountain Lakes School District

Substitute Staff

The district is currently seeking substitute teachers, educational sign language interpreters, nurses, paraprofessionals and custodians.

Fingerprint clearance is required for public-school employment. Substitute applicants use the district's Frontline/AppliTrack process.
Currently Seeking
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Multiple Departments

The YMCA's current employment information states that multiple positions are available across departments, including full-time, part-time, aquatics, volunteer and seasonal job categories.

100 Fanny Road · Mountain Lakes · Verify the specific opening and requirements through the employer's current careers channel.
Current Hiring Signal
Borough of Mountain Lakes

Municipal Employment

The Borough maintains an official employment application for positions that become available. NJTGO did not find a separate current general-vacancy board listing an active borough opening on August 31.

Potential municipal areas include administration, public works, recreation, finance, construction/code and other borough services.
Application Available
Police hiring status: the Mountain Lakes Police Department's employment page currently states that it is not accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants interested in future police hiring should check the department's official employment information rather than assuming recruitment is open.

Mountain Lakes School District employment

The Mountain Lakes School District is one of the borough's most important employers. The district includes Wildwood Elementary School, Briarcliff Middle School, Mountain Lakes High School and the Lake Drive School program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Substitute Teachers

Flexible classroom coverage opportunities for applicants meeting New Jersey substitute or teaching requirements.

Educational Sign Language Interpreters

A particularly relevant specialty because Mountain Lakes operates the Lake Drive School program.

Substitute Nurses

School-health roles require appropriate nursing and school-employment credentials.

Paraprofessionals

Student-support opportunities can include one-to-one and small-group academic, behavioral and social assistance.

Custodial & Operations

Facilities and support staffing may be recruited through the district's current employment system.

Teaching, Coaching & Administration

Certified, athletic, activity and administrative positions are posted when vacancies occur. Always check the closing date because older records can remain visible.

Application note: the district directs applicants to Frontline Recruiting & Hiring and requires NJDOE fingerprint clearance for employees. Some substitute categories are maintained on an ongoing basis.
Mountain Lakes School EmploymentCurrent District Postings

Borough of Mountain Lakes employment

Municipal hiring can include administrative, finance, public works, recreation, construction/code, clerical and public-safety positions as openings occur. The Borough's Forms Center currently provides an official general employment application.

Administration & Finance

Clerical, records, finance, tax, management and general municipal support roles may arise periodically.

Public Works

Roads, snow operations, grounds, facilities, water/sewer support and other municipal infrastructure work.

Recreation

Seasonal and program staffing can include summer recreation, waterfront, camps and related community activities when recruitment opens.

Public Safety

Police hiring follows separate qualifications and recruitment procedures. The department currently states that officer applications are not being accepted.

Borough Forms & Employment ApplicationPolice Employment Information

Private-sector work in Mountain Lakes

Mountain Lakes has a limited commercial footprint, but the Route 46 corridor and several local streets support a useful mix of employers. These are employment sectors and local employer examples, not a claim that every business listed below has an opening today.

Healthcare & Medical

Atlantic AdvancED Urgent Care, Princeton Radiology, Mountain Lakes Medical Center, dental practices and specialty offices create clinical, imaging, front-desk, billing and support opportunities.

Child Care & Education

Lightbridge Academy and other family-service organizations can create teaching, classroom-support, administrative and child-care roles.

YMCA & Community Recreation

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is a significant local nonprofit employer with aquatics, fitness, child care, camp, member-service and program roles.

Professional & Office Services

Accounting, title, real-estate, coworking and other office-based businesses support administrative, client-service and professional work.

Automotive & Home Services

Auto sales/repair, plumbing, HVAC and energy businesses create technician, service, operations and customer-facing roles.

Food, Dining & Events

Restaurants, diner, deli/bagel, grab-and-go and event operations can provide kitchen, server, counter, catering and hospitality work.

NJTGO private-employer link policyCommercial employer website and direct-apply links are not included as free directory features. Job seekers should verify openings through the employer's official careers channel or a reputable job platform. Paid NJTGO employment advertising can include a direct application link.

Morris County employment

Morris County operates a centralized public job board covering county departments and agencies. As of August 31, 2026, the county board shows multiple active opportunities, including clerical, public-safety communications, EMS and other positions.

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results on county job board when reviewed
Ongoing
EMT / Paramedic applications
Ongoing
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator applications
County application process: Morris County allows applicants to review openings and submit the county employment application online. County employment is governed by New Jersey Civil Service rules where applicable.
Current Morris County JobsHow to Apply

Morris One-Stop Career Center

The Morris One-Stop provides job seekers with career navigation, counseling, resume and interview help, job-training services, public computers and internet access, Jersey Job Club workshops and specialized assistance.

13 Emery Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869 · 862-397-5600
Current posted hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
NJ One-Stop Career Centers

Expand the Mountain Lakes job search

For most job seekers, nearby towns greatly increase the number and variety of opportunities while keeping the commute short.

Denville

Healthcare, retail, restaurants, professional services, schools and downtown employment.

Parsippany-Troy Hills

One of Morris County's largest employment centers for corporate, technology, hotel, healthcare, office and service work.

Morris Plains

County human services, healthcare, Route 10 retail, food service and professional employers.

Morristown / Morris Township

Healthcare, government, law, finance, hospitality, education and nonprofit employment.

Boonton / Boonton Township

Small businesses, schools, restaurants, healthcare, trades and industrial/service employers.

Route 46 / I-80 / I-287 Corridor

Mountain Lakes has unusually strong access to surrounding job centers by car, while NJ TRANSIT rail can support some commuter searches.

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Mountain Lakes Jobs

A practical local employment guide combining verified hiring information, public resources and the strongest nearby job markets.

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Employment information reviewed August 31, 2026. Job openings, deadlines, requirements and hiring status can change quickly. Always verify current information with the employer before applying.