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Fishburne Military School (FMS), the oldest and smallest all-male military boarding school in Virginia, seeks a full-time Humanities instructor capable of teaching sections of History and English at the upper school level. FMS serves young men in grades 7 – 12 with an optimal enrollment between 150 – 175 cadets. Day students typically comprise one quarter of the student body. This is an opportunity for a teacher with a humanities background to serve in a timeless and effective setting for the development of young men, yet one that is increasingly unique in American society.

Major duties and responsibilities involve teaching two sections of US History, one section of History 9, and one section of English 11 with an additional non-instructional student assignment in lieu of a fifth section. In subsequent school years the position would involve teaching five sections. This faculty member serves as an academic advisor to approximately 6 cadets and for two seasons a year supervises an afternoon activity or participates in coaching. As scheduled be available to support students with extra help and demonstrate an attitude dedicated to helping our young men find academic success. As FMS is a military school, teachers must support this model of education and adhere to policies that promote a healthy cadet climate. This includes regular reporting of cadet infractions or academic concerns to relevant staff. In accordance with its employee manual communicate regularly with cadets, their parents, and log student progress within the school’s Blackbaud system.

As a boarding school, participation in weekly evening supervision of the barracks and occasional weekend duty is an expectation as is participation in the wider life of the school by attending extracurricular activities. Occasional transportation of cadets in school vans is a requirement. Teachers have the option of accepting officer rank in the Virginia Militia (honorary) which comes with appointment as a captain and offers promotion over time. If a veteran, the teacher may wear their appropriate service uniform. It has been tradition for male teachers to accept rank and wear the Army Service Uniform but this is optional. Female instructors may accept rank and uniform, but most wear civilian professional attire. This position reports to the Academic Dean

The ideal candidate possesses an undergraduate degree in English or History or has sufficient college courses with their degree to ensure instruction of a humanities course. 3-5 years of teaching experience is desirable, but not required.  Experience using leading technologies such as Google Suite and Blackbaud education software is a plus. All cadets have school issued Google Chromebooks. Military experience is not essential. Compensation/benefits are consistent with other small boarding schools. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to COL Randal E. Brown (VA), President at rbrown@fishburne.org

About Fishburne Military School

Located in downtown Waynesboro, Virginia, in the bucolic Shenandoah Valley 30 minutes from Charlottesville, Fishburne Military School is a private non-profit non-sectarian boarding school for boys in grades 7 – 12. Ideal enrollment is between 150 – 175 cadets comprised mostly of domestic boarders but also including day and international students. It is governed by an independent board of trustees comprised of alumni and past parents. Fishburne is the oldest military boarding school in Virginia (1879) and the board is committed to its small scale and all male mission. When founded, FMS was modeled after nearby Virginia Military Institute and Fishburne’s iconic barracks quadrangle reflects this. The relationship between the two schools remains close. As a non-sectarian school, the FMS Army JROTC program is part of US Army Cadet Command and rated an honor school of distinction. FMS is accredited by VAIS and is a member of NAIS and TABS. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* Fishburne embraces its new brand … We see what’s g...reat in you. The student body is comprised of a core of young men with an affinity for the military and a desire to get an early start on this career. Along with this group are many other boys who were overlooked in their previous settings and not growing to their potential. With its small scale and structure, individual attention, and dedicated faculty and military staff, all of whom understand leveraging relationships to develop young men; Fishburne excels at enabling its cadets to reach their full potential. FMS has a conventional college prep curriculum, but one which is evolving in new and exciting ways with community partners and to develop life skills in our boys. Required athletics and physical training produce not just resilient young men but several each year who go on to play collegiate sports. The vast majority of FMS graduates will go on to civilian higher education. A significant number each year do matriculate to one of the US Service Academies or military colleges. Some boys will elect military enlistment to obtain GI Bill benefits before going to college and still others may pursue specialized technical training. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* FMS is a small close-knit community that feels like family and this is certainly true of the employees. Most FMS administrators, faculty, and staff are dedicated educators without military experience. The personnel of the Army JROTC Department and Commandant’s Office all possess military backgrounds and direct the Corps of Cadets. In the spirit of “bricks & mortar do not a school make”, these professionals are a great strength.

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