JROTC Army Instructor/AI

About the role

The JROTC Army Instructor (AI) is an enlisted or retired military professional who assists the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in teaching leadership, citizenship, and core skills. The AI manages the unit's educational, administrative, and operational aspects and implements policies and procedures administered by the school and the U.S. Army. The AI works directly for the high school principal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to Army and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Advise school authorities on policy and regulation changes.
• Maintain good relations with students, faculty, school administration, and the school community.
• Conduct public‑relations efforts in middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent‑teacher groups, and other individuals or groups to promote understanding of JROTC.
• Enroll students in JROTC.
• Teach the Army‑designed JROTC curriculum thoroughly and share teaching responsibilities equally with the Senior Army Instructor.
• Execute a robust after‑school, integrated, co‑curricular activity program.
• Develop and implement the annual master training schedule.
• Maintain contact with parents of cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
• Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly.
• Manage program‑connected instructional materials and supplies, including procurement, inventory, and general maintenance.
• Maintain accountability of all government equipment.

Qualification Requirements

• Army officer (W‑1 to W‑5, O‑3 to O‑6) or noncommissioned officer (E‑6 to E‑9) who is separated or retired with an honorable discharge within the past 5 years and has at least 8 years of service.
• Active‑duty or reserve officers and NCOs who are active participating members of the selected reserve at the time of application and have not yet reached retirement eligibility may also serve.
• At least an associate’s degree.
• Certification by U.S. Army Cadet Command (teacher certification not required).

Certification Requirements

• Candidate must be qualified by the U.S. Army prior to hire.
• Application and qualification details are available at https://usarmyjrotc.army.mil/application-certification-2/.

Pay

Pay is based on military rank, education level, and school funding.

Application Procedure

Current Indian River IREA employees should click the red “Apply” button in the top right corner of the internal portal and complete the internal application.