2026-2027 JROTC Teacher

Crowley Independent School District; Crowley (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowley Independent School District seeks a Military Service Instructor to lead and mentor JROTC cadets, implementing policy and national standards. You will promote academic achievement, civic education, and physical growth while overseeing co-curricular activities and events.

Key duties include coordinating lesson plans, advising cadet leadership, and managing cadet data. A strong background in Army JROTC and teaching certification is required, with CDL endorsement preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess Army Federal JROTC instructor certification.
• Associates or Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class B with passengers and S endorsement.
• Completion of secondary education teaching certification requirements for the program.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate cadet progress and growth through formal and informal evaluations.
• Coordinate and consolidate lesson plans and curriculum activities with other content areas.
• Develop projects to promote extended interaction and leadership development.
• Instruct 180 hours of military directed subject materials in classroom and lab.
• Administer extracurricular teams (drill, rifle, PT, Cyber Patriot, orienteering, marksmanship).
• Coordinate cadet data in the automated cadet database and report to Army and district.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Automation technology

Uniform standards

Education

Army JROTC instructor certification

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

US teaching certification requirements

CDL Class B with passengers endorsement

Tools

Cadet database

Job description

Overview

Military service instructor to secondary level cadets, responsible for assisting the Senior Army Instructor (SAI), for implementing the policies and procedures for the high school JROTC program according to national, state, and district standards. Primary drill and leadership instructor for mentoring, and motivating cadets and in promoting academic achievement, social, civic, character education, leadership and physical growth. Responsible for assisting in managing and implementing the military service's national education curriculum and program requirements; advise and assist in plans, coordination, and supervision of all co-curricular service learning, special activities or events (military ball, drill meets, marksmanship matches, honor guards, orienteering, and other extracurricular activities). Promote school and community service events. Assist in property management and fund raising for the unit. Assists in administering the automated cadet record system and reporting for military and district information.

Education/Certification

• Possess Army Federal JROTC instructor certification. Associates or Baccalaureate degree preferred
• Military Education level (ANCOC, 1SG Academy, SGM Academy) desired
• Completion of secondary education teaching certification requirements for the program as established by the Secretary of the Army
• Ability to obtain a commercial driving license (CDL) class B with passengers and "S" endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Meet current height and weight standards as outlined in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2, dated FEB 2012
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and automation technology skills
• Wear the Army uniform and meet personal grooming standards as outline in Army Regulation 670-1
• Ability to perform job duties and/or attend meetings and professional development, and make and receive phone calls in a virtual or remote workplace environment

Experience

• Retired Army Non-Commissioned Officer (E-6 up to CSM), Warrant Officer (W-2 up, W-4) with a minimum of 20 years military service
• Not retired from military service longer than 3 years
• Demonstrated troop level experience (company level, battalion, brigade) and staff experience

Instruction

1. Assess and evaluate student progress and growth through formal and informal evaluations procedures. Evaluates student progress and determines materials and strategies to provide for their needs.
2. Coordinate and consolidate lesson plans, curriculum activities, and objectives with other content areas in order to provide for transfer of learning and knowledge.
3. Develop units and other projects to provide for extended interaction and creativity. Instruct 180 hours of military directed subject materials in classroom and laboratory environment. Teach and promote Honors U.S. Military History Elective.

Program Management

1. Administer, advise, and appraise extracurricular teams (drill, rifle, physical training, academic challenge, Cyber patriot, orienteering, and marksmanship).
2. Determine and administer cadets who serve in key leaderhip positions (command and staff).
3. Administer, advise, coordinate, and supervise special activities or events such as the annual military ball, drill meets, and the Final Review awards ceremony.
4. Coordinate, collaborate, and compile data for data records in the automated cadet database. Manage and submit all reports required by the Army and the district.

Student Management

1. Counsel, mentor, and tutor cadets as needed.
2. Performs duties as High-Low Ropes instructor at the district. Perform other duties and weekend duties as assigned.

Communication

1. Implement and maintain communication and coordination with the school faculty and staff to promote cadet involvement in school activities, cadet recruitment and retention.

Administration

1. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
3. Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
4. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.

Other

1. Successfully advance district initiatives.