Job Opportunities & Careers
- Enrollment Recruiter
- JROTC Army Instructor
- Middle School and High School English Instructors
- Middle School and High School Math Instructors
- Assistant Baseball Coach
- Company Leadership Advisor Position
- Night Accountability Company Officer
- Army JROTC Cyber Instructor
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Assistant Soccer Coach
Enrollment Recruiter
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 in both English and Spanish. 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 internationally, 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.
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 may submit resume and cover letter to:
Melissa Wilkinson, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.wilkinson@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224
JROTC Army Instructor
Job Title: JROTC Army Instructor
Term: 10 month position
Position summary: To be an effective professional who demonstrates through curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has students who achieve well. Must be certified by US Army Cadet Command.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirement and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Supervise military activities and be present at all formations and drill periods.
- Provides input and assistance for promotion boards, cadet competitions and department functions as required.
- Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students.
- Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to MMA requirements.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities.
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with the Cadet Handbook and Academic Procedures Manual.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, teachers, and dean.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, campus, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.).
- 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:
- Teaches a minimum of three block classes
- Serve as a class sponsor
- Serve as a class advisor
- Provide furlough duty – minimum two per academic year
- Provide residential weekend/evening activity support – minimum two per academic year
- Serve one buddy pack service per academic year
- Provide as intramural/varsity athletic supervisor or assistance each season
- Performs other duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Must be able to interpret and enforce policy & procedures
- Be able to manage multiple priorities.
- Computer literacy to include using the Office Suite and Blackbaud.
- 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.
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Middle School and High School English Instructors
Missouri Military Academy is seeking a full-time English Instructor starting the spring semester of 2022-2023 school year.
The ideal candidate is a licensed teacher with a degree in English and must have previous teaching experience in the subject area, including composition, literature, poetry and speech. Applicants must have a current understanding of best practice and pedagogy in teaching English to cadets at the high school level. 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 cadets is essential.
Faculty members serve in a wide capacity across the campus including participating in cadet life activities, as well 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 an academically challenging college preparatory 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.
Salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to:
Melissa Wilkinson, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.wilkinson@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224
Middle School and High School Math Instructors
Position summary: To be an effective professional who demonstrates through curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has students who achieve well.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirement and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students.
- Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to MMA requirements.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities.
- Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with the Cadet Handbook and Academic Procedures Manual.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, teachers, and dean.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, campus, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.).
- 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:
- Teaches a minimum of three block classes
- Serve as a class sponsor
- Serve as a class advisor
- Provide furlough duty – minimum two per academic year
- Provide residential weekend/evening activity support – minimum two per academic year
- Serve one buddy pack service per academic year
- Provide as intramural/varsity athletic supervisor or assistance each season
- Performs other duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Must be able to interpret and enforce policy & procedures
- Be able to manage multiple priorities.
- Computer literacy to include using the Office Suite and Blackbaud.
- 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.
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for baseball coach (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:
Melissa Miller, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.miller@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224
Company Leadership Advisor Position
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a high energy leader and role model as 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 outside the classroom 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 and the Academic Faculty. CLA’s work directly with cadets, emphasizing academic achievement, physical fitness, and character and social development. The ideal candidate would 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, youth organization programs or management; an Associate Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
The salary range for this position is $19-$22 per hour based on education, experience, and job skills related to the qualification requirements; periodic overtime may be required. Additional compensation may be available for candidates that hold or are willing to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 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.
Job Type: Full-time, 12 months
Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Late afternoon/evening shift
- Rotational weekend duty and support for key academy events
Work Location: One location
Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to:
Melissa Wilkinson, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.wilkinson@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224
Night Accountability Company Officer
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:
Melissa Miller, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.miller@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224
Army JROTC Cyber Instructor
One of the country’s top military boarding schools for young men, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) seeks a dynamic and innovative cyber instructor to help grow the leaders and cybersecurity experts of the future.
The Army JROTC Cyber Pilot program is an innovative, four-year, honors level cyber program that is part of the Army’s effort to infuse critical STEM curriculum in high schools across the country.
The program provides students with challenging, relevant experiences and prepares them to enter the cyber workforce, pursue postsecondary studies, and/or enter military service
Summer Camp Counselor
MMA is seeking camp counselors to serve as leaders and role models for young boys at our summer camps! You'll help campers have a great summer camp experience and improve their confidence and leadership skills. Help plan and carry out fun activities such as ...
- Daily physical training
- Paintball
- Rappelling and rock climbing wall
- Rifle marksmanship
- Pugil sticks
- Swimming
- Knot Tying
- Leadership Reaction Course
- First aid training with certification
- High Ropes
- Climbing Wall
- Map reading
- and more.
You'll also help our summer campers uphold standards of good character.
If you want to be outside and active this summer ... if you love working with kids ... if you are responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to teach and learn .. apply today to be a MMA summer camp counselor.
The dates for the camps range from June 18-July 25 (camp counselors will not work all of these days; please inquire for more information.
Must be 18 years or older.
To apply, please contact ...
Melissa Miller, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.miller@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224
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Position summary: This position supervises cadets in the residence life setting and ensures a safe and secure activities and living environment. This position requires an individual who will be a Leader, a Teacher, and a Role Model for young men. Individual must be able to develop strong relationships with cadets, families, and teaching faculty. This is a temporary seasonal position.
Counselor Responsibilities
1. Accept and respect multi-cultural diversity.
2. Group supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill development.
3. Be concerned for the social adjustment of each camper.
4. Help campers plan, carry out and evaluate activities.
5. Assist campers with housekeeping chores.
6. Take turns with other counselors for various responsibilities.
7. Promote and encourage camper participation in all activities.
8. Exhibit personal habits, health, dress, speech, table etiquette and relationships with other staff that serve as a beneficial model to campers.
9. Set a good example in all that you do during camp operations, especially when in the presence of young impressionable campers. Remember, camp is a fun learning experience.
10. Work with the camp directors and other camp staff to iron out difficulties with facilities, programs and campers.
11. Help develop, carry out and evaluate a camp program that reflects the goals of Leadership and Confidence Camp.
12. Provide constructive feedback during and at the end of the summer camp season in order to enhance/improve next year’s camp.
Counselor Rules and Regulations: In order to have a safe, healthy camp that is a good experience for everyone, counselors will NOT;
1. Use foul objectionable language.
2. Engage in or permit verbal or non-verbal put-downs of campers or other staff.
3. Permit destruction of nature in any form (breaking of branches on live trees, picking protected wildflowers/other plants, carving trees, killing or maiming wildlife, etc.).
4. Permit vandalism of MMA property in any form.
5. Permit any kind of littering.
6. Engage in or permit excessive “horseplay” or physical “rough-housing” with campers.
7. Make threats that are unwise to carry out or administer physical punishments.
8. Be under the influence; be in possession; or use any drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products while in the presence of campers.
9. Allow radios, TV’s, etc. to be played when they will distract from the camp program.
10. Make or permit inconsiderate nose and disturbances in the barracks after lights out and before wake up.
11. Drink soda, eat snacks or have any special privileges in front of the campers when they are not allowed to have them.
12. Wear T-shirts, caps or clothing that advertise drugs, alcohol, tobacco or anything offensive.
13. Wear earbuds or other music listening devices while supervising campers.
Qualifications
1. Ability to work with as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members.
2. Experience in leadership and military activities.
3. Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to teach and learn.
4. Participate in staff training.
5. Desire to serve as a strong role model for young impressionable boys.
Assistant Soccer Coach
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for assistant soccer coach (fall 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.
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:
Melissa Miller, MBA, HRM
Director for Human Resources
melissa.miller@missourimilitaryacademy.com
573.581.1776 ext. 224