Army JROTC Instructor

The Military Instructor will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Instruct and support JROTC cadets in reaching and maintaining proficiency in military and all other applicable subjects. Seek out new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques for improved instruction.
• Conduct JROTC curriculum training in accordance with applicable law, and Army and Cadet Command regulations and policies.
• Adhere to and/or prepare a weekly training schedule to include daily class topics, all military events, military team practice, meetings and the uniform of the day.
• Manages the merit/demerit system for assigned classes.
• Perform administrative tasks including maintenance of electronic student records, enrollment reports and other student reports as required.
• Carry out logistics tasks including preparing requisitions for items that may be necessary for classrooms and the instructional process.
• Market the JROTC program in the school and community in an effort to recruit and retain new students.  
• Assist in the development of the community relations’ plan using military expertise to expand the school’s outreach.
• Counsel and mentor students on their military and academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets. Assist interested students in applying for JROTC scholarships and completing service academy applications. 
• Participate in staff meetings, school committees, and student activities.
• Interpret and/or implement school, program and military regulatory guidance.
• Conduct risk assessment to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities; observe and enforce Army and school safety guidelines.
• Participate in instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the school district.  Meet or exceed continuing education requirements of the state, school district and the specific military branch.
• Plan and coordinate cadet attendance for the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge; Conduct training and other activities as prescribed by the camp commander.
• Facilitate and participate in JROTC marching.
• Organize, coordinate, and direct JROTC activities in the school, including adventure training, drill and academic competitions, service learning projects, awards ceremonies, military balls, and other activities.   
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Military Instructor must possess the following qualifications: 

Education Required: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university (Must be acquired within five years of hire)
• JROTC Certification required 

Experience Required: 

• Military Retiree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent instructional ability including the ability to challenge, motivate and positively influence students
• Maintain ability to exhibit equitable judgment and behavior, and a positive, supportive outlook toward cadets and programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift and move boxes of curricular material and other equipment
• Ability to conduct full days of training
• Ability to work in a team setting with multiple contributors on projects
• Ability to multitask 
• Knowledge of general office machines and telephone systems
• Exhibit and maintain good moral character