Job Opportunities & Careers

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a full-time outgoing, goal-oriented Enrollment Recruiter to join the Admissions Office. Enrollment Recruiters are expected to embrace, understand and explain the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the demands, challenges, and rewards of recruiting cadets for a military boarding school.

Enrollment Recruiters identify candidates for admissions, developing relationships with counselors, alumni, and parents of current cadets, and guide prospective cadets and their parents through the admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes. A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of young men is essential for successful recruiters.

Enrollment Recruiters collaborate with the staff, faculty, alumni, and current parents to implement on and off campus recruiting activities and conduct interviews, evaluate applications, and actively engage families via phone, e-mail and face to face meetings to achieve enrollment goals. Job requirements include preparing and presenting briefings, conducting campus tours, travel for recruitment and school fairs, event planning, marketing, and alumni engagement.

The ideal candidate would possess excellent administrative, planning, organizational, and research and sales skills, and be able to successfully work with parents, colleagues, and cadets in a professional manner.  This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, mature judgement, patience, multitasking, and a passion to work with young men and families.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Prior admissions and recruiting experience is highly desirable. Candidates must be able to travel domestically, possess a valid driver’s license, and occasionally work overnight, evenings, and weekends. Experience with Microsoft Office and working ability with software and database packages is required. Military experience, especially military recruiting, is a plus.

MMA offers competitive benefits to include sick leave, two weeks paid vacation first year that increases based on employment longevity, 403(b) retirement with matching up to 5% after second year of employment, medical and life insurance, and many others.

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume after reviewing our website MissouriMilityaryAcademy.org  to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com

Missouri Military Academy seeks a full time Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to perform a variety of financial activities related to the accurate processing of payment for approved invoices, travel requests, contract payments; recording, updating and reconciling financial information and processing bi-weekly payroll. 

This position requires a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with strong customer service skills, the ability to problem-solve, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.  Experience required.  Please send resume to Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.org.

Missouri Military Academy is seeking a full-time English Department Chair and Instructor starting in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year. 

The ideal candidate is a licensed teacher with a degree in English and previous teaching experience in the subject area. Successful candidate will teach English I, IV, and Speech and Debate.  Applicants must have a sound understanding of best practices in teaching English courses in 7^th-12^th grades. A graduate degree in English or a related field is preferred. Persons with expertise in multiple academic areas and/or coaching experience are highly desirable. A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.

Faculty members serve in a wide capacity across the campus including: club sponsorship, participating in student life activities, and as academic advisors. Being able to work collaboratively with fellow faculty members and residential staff is critical for this position. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the challenges and rewards of teaching and working in a boarding school environment.

Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7-12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a structured, well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.

Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a full-time energetic and creative Activities and Recreation Specialist. This individual works with cadets during the school year and campers attending our various camps during the summer. This position reports to the Commandant (Dean of Students). Candidates are expected to embrace the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability, and provide appropriate activities and field trips to encourage and motivate students. Candidates are expected to support and encourage a positive learning environment characterized by relational teaching, high expectations, mutual respect, goal setting, and esprit de corps.  Candidates should be realistic and excited about the demands, challenges, and rewards of teaching and working in a military boarding school “family like” environment.

Candidates should have a sound understanding of best practices in providing challenging and educational recreational activities for grades 7-12. Experience as a camp counselor, and/or with scouting and youth programs is preferred. Candidates must have or willing to obtain certification in rappelling, high and low ropes, water safety, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Working weekends will be required as needed; with equivalent time off granted during the week. A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of young men is essential. The ideal candidate would possess excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills and be able to successfully work with parents, colleagues, company leadership advisors, and cadets in a professional manner with a sense of purpose.  Military experience and expertise in outdoor activities, life guarding and water safety, and sports coaching experience is a plus.

Faculty and staff members are expected to participate in wide-ranging activities across the campus including: club sponsorship, student life activities, as academic advisors, and chaperones to various events. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, mature judgement, patience, multitasking, and a passion to work with young men. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Activities and Recreation Specialist or related field. A master’s degree, teaching and military experience, and Red Cross certification are a plus.  

The salary range for this position is $38,000 to $50,000 based on education, certifications, experience, and job skills related to qualification requirements. MMA offers competitive benefits to include sick leave, two weeks paid vacation first year that increases based on employment longevity, 403(b) retirement with matching up to 5% after second year of employment, medical and life insurance, and many others.

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume after reviewing our website MissouriMilityaryAcademy.org to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com                                                    

Missouri Military Academy is seeking a full-time Junior Army ROTC Instructor for the fall of the 2021-2022 school year. 

Must be certified or able to obtain certification from US Army Cadet Command.  Teaching experience preferred.   This position requires teaching LET curriculum, assess and encourage student progress and manage the learning environment.  Instruction in drill, ceremonies, and principles of leadership and management required.  Persons interested in coaching are highly desirable. A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.

Faculty members serve in a wide capacity across the campus including: club sponsorship, participating in student life activities, and as academic advisors. Being able to work collaboratively with fellow faculty members and residential staff is critical for this position. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the challenges and rewards of teaching and working in a boarding school environment.

Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7-12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a structured, well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.

Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com

Essential Functions:

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirement and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 
3. Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities.
4. Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students. 
5. Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to MMA requirements.
6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
7. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
8. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
9. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities.
10. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school.
11. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
12. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Cadet Handbook and Academic Procedures Manual.
13. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, teachers, and dean. 
14. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 
15. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
16. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, campus, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.). 
17. Attends extra-curricular activities (e.g. sports activities, student centered activities, concerts, music programs, district programs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting students and staff in school functions and ensuring continued rapport with students and staff.

Specific duties and tasks:

1. Teaches a minimum of three block classes
2. Serve as a class sponsor
3. Serve as a class advisor
4. Provide furlough duty – minimum two per academic year
5. Provide residential weekend/evening activity support – minimum two per academic year
6. Serve one buddy pack service per academic year
7. Provide as intramural/varsity athletic supervisor or assistance each season
8. Performs other duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
2. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
3. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
4. Must be able to interpret and enforce policy & procedures
5. Be able to manage multiple priorities.
6. Computer literacy to include using the Office Suite and Blackbaud.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical demands and work environment:  the physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical demands:  While performing this job, the employee must be able to lift 25 pounds, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and keyboards; reach with hands and arms (both), balance, stoop, and stand for at least two hours at a time. The employee must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs multiple times daily. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather conditions with slipping, tripping and bumping hazards.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.org   Director of Human Resources. 

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for multiple assistant coaching positions.  The available positions are for football (Fall season), wrestling (winter season), and baseball (Spring season).     

Essential responsibilities and duties:

• Assist head coach in ensuring the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence.
• Assist head coach for participating students to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values and discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
• Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times, and demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills. 
• Ensuring compliance with MSHSAA
• Knowledge of the sports rules
• Maintaining statistics on players
• Understanding and adherence to MMA policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

• Prior high school coaching experience
• Sport First Aid Course

Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7 -12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.

Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a head coach for high school varsity baseball for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Coaching duties include overseeing the safety of practices and games, preparation and conduct of practices and games, and management of all team administration and equipment. All coaches must be know, understand, and implement MSHSAA rules and regulations and attend mandatory coaches clinics and meetings. 

Coaches are expected to embrace the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability, teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques, encourage and motivate students for individual and team success. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the demands, challenges, and rewards of working in a military boarding school “family like” environment.

A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of young men is essential. The ideal candidate would possess excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills and be able to successfully work with parents, colleagues, company leadership advisors, and cadets in a professional manner with a sense of purpose. 

For head coaching positions, minimum of bachelor degree and three years coaching experience and assistant coaches should have a minimum of one year of coaching experience or Military experience is a plus.

Coaching stipends is $5,000 for Head Coach position. 

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume after reviewing our website MissouriMilityaryAcademy.org to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com                        

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a head coach for high school varsity baseball for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Coaching duties include overseeing the safety of practices and games, preparation and conduct of practices and games, and management of all team administration and equipment. All coaches must know, understand, and implement MSHSAA rules and regulations and attend mandatory coaches clinics and meetings. 

Coaches are expected to embrace the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability, teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques, encourage and motivate students for individual and team success. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the demands, challenges, and rewards of working in a military boarding school “family like” environment.

A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of young men is essential. The ideal candidate would possess excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills and be able to successfully work with parents, colleagues, company leadership advisors, and cadets in a professional manner with a sense of purpose. 

For head coaching positions, minimum of bachelor degree and three years coaching experience and assistant coaches should have a minimum of one year of coaching experience or Military experience is a plus.  Preferably coaches will hold a full time position with MMA as well.

Coaching stipend is $5,000 for Head Coach position. 

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume after reviewing our website MissouriMilityaryAcademy.org to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com                         

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a high energy leader and role model for a Company Leadership Advisor (CLA) position. This position is for the evening shift, typically 3:30p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with periodic weekend duty. Responsibilities include supervising the daily activities of the corps of cadets to include: responsibilities for assigned company and associated barracks, addressing cadet life issues (safety, security, health and welfare), leadership development and advising cadet leaders, counseling and mentoring cadets, physical readiness, discipline, and cadet accountability. The Company Leadership Advisor plays a key role in implementing the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability. The CLA supports and encourages a positive learning environment characterized by high expectations, mutual respect, goal setting, and esprit de corps. 

The Company Leadership Advisor implements the plan of the day, establishes strong partnerships with parents, and coordinates with other Company Leadership Advisors. CLA’s work directly with cadets, emphasizing academic achievement, physical fitness, and character and social development. The ideal candidate must possess excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills and be able to work directly with parents, staff, faculty, and cadets in a professional manner with a sense of urgency and purpose. 

This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, exemplary physical fitness and military bearing, mature judgement, patience, multitasking, and a passion to work with young men. Candidates must have prior Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve military or equivalent experience in education, law enforcement, or management; associate degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

The salary range for this position is $18-$22 per hour based on education, experience, and job skills related to the qualification requirements; some overtime may be required. MMA offers competitive benefits to include sick leave, two weeks paid vacation in first year that increases based on employment longevity, 403(b) retirement with matching up to 5% after second year of employment, medical and life insurance, uniforms, and many others.

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume after reviewing our website MissouriMilityaryAcademy.org to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com

Missouri Military Academy seeks a full time Night Accountability Company Officer. This position is responsible for the safety and care of cadets in the residence life setting and ensures a safe and secure living environment.  This position maintains a standard of safety and security for the campus.   Individual must be able to develop strong relationships with cadets, families, and teaching faculty. This is a 12 month full time position for the overnight shift, typically 11:30pm – 7:30am.  

Specific job requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct supervision of cadets well-being physical, emotional, and spiritual.
• Ensure all cadets are accounted for at all times, consistent presence amongst cadets during shift.
• Conduct risk assessments as necessary; maintain accurate duty logs during shift
• Ensure all buildings are secure and monitor for pedestrian and vehicle traffic on or surrounding campus.
• Respond to emergent situations and incidents, reporting to appropriate parties. 

Position Requirements

• Strong communications skills
• Attention to detail and effective reporting
• Professional judgement
• Mature, professional, and stable demeanor
• Passion to make a difference in young men’s lives.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior security experience
• Prior military with honorable discharge as verified on DD214.

Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7-12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a structured, well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.

Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to: Amy.Groves@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com

Bus Driver needed at Missouri Military Academy. Applicants must hold a Class B CDL license with a P and S endorsement, pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.