Anticipated AFJROTC Teacher JobID: 572 Position Type: Teaching Date Posted: 1/11/2026 Location: Atlantic County Institute of Technology Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Additional Information: Show/Hide AFJROTC Teacher Must also be approved by the AFJROTC Program. For more information: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/
Job Purpose: Junior ROTC Instructors are responsible for leading and managing the JROTC program, teaching the Aerospace Science portion of the program, and ensuring that the program is in compliance with the Air Force/School District contract.
Responsibilities: • Conduct academic classes using the outline Air Force JROTC curriculum • Supervise leadership development requirement activities for cadets (LDR) • Coordinates guest speakers and coordinates and/or delivers job training workshops and classes for students • Assist with managing and tracking students in the JROTC program • Participate and lead advisory meetings for the JROTC programs • Order and inventory all cadet uniforms • Maintain the security of all cadet uniforms • Maintain a schedule of students in the JROTC program • Coordinate busing and scheduling of all related LDR for JROTC students • Review all incoming freshman student packets for accuracy and completion • Monitoring and supervision of students on and off campus • Provide presentations to underclassmen and current students to continue to build the program • Communicate program related developments to Director of Vocational Education & CTE and high school administration • Assist the Director of Vocational Education & CTE with preparing the yearly budget for the program Other duties as assigned for the growth of the program
Teaching Requirements: An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on a particular schools schedule.
Leading Extracurricular Activities: An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences.
Leading Extracurricular Activities (continued): Leading extracurricular activities involves significant organizational skills, strong team building skills, and physical stamina. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and to march in parades with their cadets.
Qualifications: Secondary School Teaching Certification Strong communication skills (including public speaking) Strong organizational skills NJ Teacher Certification: Military Science Ability to motivate students Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements
Software and Hardware Knowledge: Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction. Have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements.
Certification Requirements: Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities as related to JROTC Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification