JROTC Instructor (SAI/AI)

In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated team alongside the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) to mold the next generation of leaders. You will be responsible for teaching curriculum, leading extracurricular activities, managing equipment logistics, and mentoring cadets to achieve their full emotional, physical, and academic potential.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Success

• Provide comprehensive educational instruction to students enrolled in the JROTC program.
• Develop and implement lesson plans using the JROTC 4-phase model and US Army Cadet Command materials.
• Implement appropriate instructional techniques based on individual student and at-risk needs.
• Provide a classroom climate that furthers the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of students.
• Assess, document, and submit student grades and leadership progress according to the school schedule.

Logistics & Supply Management

• Maintain total inventory control of all government-furnished equipment, including annual wall-to-wall inventories.
• Requisition all equipment, including uniforms, training aids, textbooks, and drill rifles.
• Survey old or worn property and arrange for the cleaning and tailoring of cadet uniforms.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance on training aids and devices.

Program Administration & Compliance

• Maintain technical proficiency in the Joint Unit Management Reporting System and JCIMS.
• Comply with the requirements outlined in the annual JROTC Curriculum Implementation Plan.
• Maintain fundraising accountability in accordance with school and District policies.
• Keep the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) and school administration informed of program issues and successes.

Extracurriculars & School Collaboration

• Coordinate, plan, and supervise JROTC extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
• Ensure operations meet requirements in the Unit Report and Cadet Command Regulation 145-2.
• Collaborate with general/special education staff, guidance counselors, and school administrators.
• Participate in school duties normally assigned to other staff (supervision duty, committees, etc.).
• Participate in job-related meetings, professional growth activities, and mandatory training.

Job Requirements (Standard Cadet Command)

• Military Service: Retired U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) or Warrant Officer.
• Certification: Must be officially certified (or eligible for certification) by the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
• Education: High School Diploma or Associate Degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Clearances: Ability to pass federal, state, and school district background checks and drug screenings.