Job Opportunities & Careers
MMA is among the top college preparatory military boarding schools in the United States.
Our mission guides all action — to help cadets achieve their full potential and take command of their lives and future. Since 1889, we have empowered young men as future college graduates, citizens of character and leaders in their communities. Upholding the Academy's established standards is the backbone of our success, and we believe in leading by example.
We are actively seeking driven, dedicated individuals to join our team to help us fulfill our mission and build our legacy. With interest, please explore our open positions below. Keep scrolling to learn more about the comprehensive compensation and benefits we offer, and hear from our current employees about MMA's work culture, environment and impact.
Join the MMA family!
Open employment opportunities at Missouri Military Academy are as follows.
With interest, please click here to fill out the online job application and/or send your resume to Director for Human Resources Melissa Miller at melissa.miller@missourimilitaryacademy.com. You may also drop it off at Stribling Hall at Missouri Military Academy's campus at 204 N Grand St, Mexico, MO 65265.
- Commandant of Cadets
- Director for Development
- Company Leadership Advisor
- Bus Drivers
- Assistant Baseball Coach
- Math Instructor
- Business Instructor
- History Instructor
- Science Instructor
- Computer Science Instructor
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Summer Photography Intern
Commandant of Cadets
Director for Development
Company Leadership Advisor
Bus Drivers
Assistant Baseball Coach
Math Instructor
Business Instructor
History Instructor
Science Instructor
Computer Science Instructor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Summer Photography Intern
Q&A's with Current MMA Employees
Q&A with Cheryl Emminger, Instructor
"MMA has a very prestigious, very beautiful campus, and maintains very high standards. I didn't think I had a shot at getting hired here, but I did. I put forth my best foot, and they hired me; I was thrilled. The teachers and every single adult here want good things for (the cadets)." — Cheryl Emminger, Instructor
Q&A with Elliot Goodwin, Activities and Recreation Specialist & Head Soccer Coach
"To work at Missouri Military Academy, you need to be prepared to step up to challenges and be versatile. No two days are the same." – Elliot Goodwin, Activities and Recreation Specialist & Head Soccer Coach
Q&A with Lori Vandercrake, Senior Executive Assistant for the President
"We have a good work-life balance, which is very important for me and my family. I also enjoy the lengthy winter breaks and the diversity among the faculty and staff." – Lori Vandercrake, Senior Executive Assistant for the President
Q&A with Sheila Meny, Reading Specialist
"I love working at MMA. The cadets are very respectful and eager to learn. The faculty and staff work together ... It really feels like a family environment!" – Sheila Meny, Reading Specialist
About MMA
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Family Perspective of MMA
Being valued by the institution you work for is important. Being valued by the families you serve is worthwhile. Read a few stories about the impact of an MMA education, including comments from our current families. See more MMA stories here.
"Kids need to be part of something. Something important. Something that helps them achieve." —Jaymie Mitchell, grandmother of Cadet River Punab-Mitchell
“He’s happy, he loves me more, he cares, he’s confident, he’s less impulsive. He knows what he’s got to do – he sets a goal and achieves it.” – Uyen Nguyen, MMA mother of Cadet Preston Vo