The Department of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) strives to be the national model of Junior ROTC programs by developing responsible cadet-leaders of character through high-quality instruction and enrichment opportunities that enable the development of life skills, aspiration, and expectation to be college and career ready.  Our Department of JROTC is within the 4th Brigade which oversees several High Schools, Military Academy High Schools, and numerous traditional JROTC programs.

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Senior Army Instructor of the assigned school. The Military Assistant Instructor (AI) (job summary) will set an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for the cadets, colleagues and the community. The Military AI will be responsible for JROTC cadet instruction and their achievement of the curricular requirements and learning standards of the Program of Instruction.  This role will also organize, coordinate, and direct JROTC activities in the school, counsel and mentor cadets on their military and academic performance and interpret and implement, school, program and military regulatory guidance.

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

• Reporting to Principal (indirectly) and Senior Army Instructor (directly) supporting 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