2026-2027 ROTC Instructor - Army

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks a JROTC instructor to deliver and guide cadets through the JROTC curriculum, including summer camps at the Aviation Academy. The role requires developing lesson plans, creating a conducive learning environment, assessing progress, and mentoring cadets toward responsible citizenship.

The position emphasizes safety, extracurricular leadership (color guard, drill teams), and accurate record-keeping per Army regulations and NNPS policies.

Qualifications

• Must have effective instructional delivery techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students to excel.
• Within the first year of employment, must obtain NNPS Activity Bus training.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assists with instructing cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the school year.
• Conducts training at JROTC and Aviation Academy summer camps.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers materials, establishes objectives and formulates lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and student growth.
• Evaluates student progress and counsels cadets on performance within the JROTC program.
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for responsible citizenship.
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets (color guard, drill teams, etc.).
• Maintains JROTC student records per Army regulations and local policies.
• Complies with Army and school safety guidelines while instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets.
• Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with Army security regulations.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

Motivate students

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for instructing secondary school students in the JROTC curriculum.

• Delivers and assists with instructing cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the school year.
• Conducts training at JROTC and Aviation Academy summer camps.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and the personal growth of students.
• Evaluates student progress and counsel cadets on their performance within the JROTC program.
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for becoming a responsible citizen.
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by the Department of Army regulations and local policies.
• Complies with Army and school district safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets.
• Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with Army security regulations.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Essential Duties

• Delivers and assists with instructing cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the school year.
• Conducts training at JROTC and Aviation Academy summer camps.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and the personal growth of students.
• Evaluates student progress and counsel cadets on their performance within the JROTC program.
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for becoming a responsible citizen.
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by the Department of Army regulations and local policies.
• Complies with Army and school district safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets.
• Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with Army security regulations.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

Must be a retired United States Army Non-Commissioned Officer. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License and meet the minimum qualifications required by the Department of the Army. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate students to excel. Within the first year of employment, must obtain training (not a CDL) to operate a NNPS Activity Bus.