The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862: Devoted to Literature and National PolicyVarious
History
The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862: Devoted to Literature and National Policy
Various
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals; United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
* * * * *
A Correspondent, who is interested in education and not uninterested in
humanity, sends us the following _bona fide_ advertisement, specifying
the qualifications and accomplishments expected from the lady teachers
of a certain Western community:
'When employing a lady as teacher in our Public Schools, we desire,
in addition to a thorough education, to secure the following
qualifications;
'1st. Ease of address, modest and attractive personal appearance,
and habits of neatness and order.
'2d. A uniformly kind and generous disposition, entire
self-control, with unyielding perseverance and energy.
'3d. A spirit of concession and adaptability, that will enable her
to conform to the general rules and regulations of the schools, and
to harmonize her plans and efforts with those of the other
teachers.
'4th. A moral and religious character, that will cause her to feel
the full responsibility of her position, and make her guard with a
watchful eye the habits and principles of the children under her
charge.
'5th. Such dignity of person and manners as will secure the
deference of pupils, and the respect and confidence of parents. A
freedom, both from girlish frivolities, and old-maidish crabbedness
and prudery.
'6th. Correct social habits, a well cultivated literary taste, and
a mind richly stored with general information.
'Applicants for places as teachers in our Public Schools will be
examined in the following branches of study, or others, the study
of which would furnish an equal amount of mental discipline:
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry,
Mechanical Philosophy, Geography, Physiology, Zoology, Natural
Philosophy, Meteorology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy,
Orthography, Reading, Penmanship, English Grammar, History,
Bookkeeping, Political Science, Moral Science, Mental Philosophy,
Logic, Rhetoric, Evidence of Christianity, Elements of Criticism.
'Yours, Respectfully,
---- ----
'Sup't of Public Schools.'
'Where, oh, _where_ is _she_?' Tell us, if you can, what worlds or what
far regions hold this paragon of damsels.
'Where bides upon this earthly ball
A maid who so embraceth all.'
And where does ---- ----,' Superintendent of Public Schools,' find these
Perfections, or Maids of Munster?
It must be a wealthy community that, which expects to hire such
teachers. And 'to begin with,' they must have 'an attractive personal
appearance.' The rogue of a Superintendent!
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account