Full-Time Air Force Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI)

Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor. An Air Force Junior ROTC unit typically has one retired officer and one retired enlisted instructor. Officer instructors are retired officers who have at least a bachelor's degree. Enlisted instructors are retired noncommissioned officers who normally have at least a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities of All Instructors.

• Instructors perform duties, accept responsibilities, and meet standards as prescribed by applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC instructions. Instructors directly supervise cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, community service events, and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.
• Air Force Junior ROTC instructors teach AFJROTC aerospace science and leadership education curricula. They also serve as liaisons between the Air Force and civilian agencies in the aerospace field and perform career and performance counseling for AFJROTC cadets.

Essential Functions of All AFJROTC Instructors. 1) Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor prepares and teaches periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on the schedule. Teaching academic classes involves significant organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. 2) Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An AFJROTC Instructor coordinates and leads a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. Activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction. Leading extracurricular activities involves significant organizational skills, strong teambuilding skills, and physical stamina. 3) Lead Off-Campus Events. Instructors are expected to lead field trips to historical sites, local government agencies and military installations, and march in parades with their cadets. 4) Project a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner. An instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform and comply with Air Force Junior ROTC weight and body fat standards. 5) Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. 6) Have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. 7) Complete the mandatory computer-based and on-the-job training, and attend the Air Force Junior ROTC Advanced Instructor Certification Course (AICC).

Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI): By statute, the "Senior Military Instructor," must be a commissioned officer (including retired status).

• The SASI manages and administers the AFJROTC program in accordance with public law, DoD instructions, Air Force instructions, Holm Center and AFJROTC instructional guidance, under supervision of the school principal or other designated school official.

• As the Head of the AFJROTC Department (or equivalent) attends meetings where school resources are being negotiated, where annual class schedules are being developed, and any other meeting where AFJROTC may be impacted, or where AFJROTC can assist the school.

• Supervise, evaluate, and assign work to all assigned Aerospace Science Instructors (ASIs). Review and monitor the course plans of each assigned instructor to ensure all AFJROTC curriculum rules are followed.

• Supervise the academic, administrative, logistical, co-curricular, and financial management of the unit.

Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI): By statute, the "Non-Senior Military Instructor," must be a noncommissioned officer (including retired status).

• The ASI assists with the instruction, supervision and development of students, and the operation of the unit as directed by the SASI.

• Shares responsibilities for the academic, administrative, logistical, co-curricular, and financial management of the unit.

Shared Duty Requirements of All AFJROTC Instructors.

• All instructors will have a current Adult (ages 14-18) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification granted by a nationally recognized, hands-on style program.

• Plan, organize, and instruct aerospace science and leadership education academic courses. Ensure all courses meet minimum required hours of course content and organize a curriculum model to complement the local school curriculum plan.

• Instruct students by a variety of means, such as lecture, guided discussion, lecture and discussion combined, student briefing or report, student panel, teaching interviews, guest lectures, team teaching, demonstration-performance, role playing, and problem solving using large and small group interaction.

• Ensure effective development of cadet leaders and supervise cadet operations and activities.

• Give AFJROTC presentations to local schools to raise awareness of the program and encourage new high school students to participate in the program.