Aerospace Science Instructor

Wilkinson County High School; Irwinton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson County High School in Irwinton, Georgia seeks an Aerospace Science Instructor to lead the AFJROTC program. You will provide quality instruction, supervise cadets, and coordinate leadership development activities, both during and after the school day.

Responsibilities include teaching classes, organizing events and field trips, and maintaining program standards while collaborating with administrators. A commitment to professional standards and the AFJROTC framework is essential.

Qualifications

• Provides quality instruction in AFJROTC and cadet guidance.
• Manages a learning environment to maximize cadet achievement.
• Supports leadership development activities outside the regular day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Academic Classes (45–90 min periods, 4–6 per day).
• Lead Before/After-School Activities and clubs.
• Lead Off-Campus Events and field trips to historical sites and military installations.
• Be an Ambassador of the Air Force, maintaining professional appearance and standards.
• Complete state/local certifications and AFJROTC requirements.
• Incorporate AFJROTC-approved software/hardware into instruction; manage tests and measurements.
• Ensure annual performance evaluation compliance.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Classroom management

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

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Aerospace Science Instructor

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5046944

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 14, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Aerospace Science Instructor

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other authorized administrators

QUALIFICATIONS: Before any person can be considered for hire by a school, they must have an approved application on file with HQ AFJROTC Instructor Management Division. The initial application process screens candidates for general suitability, including time since retirement, their service history, college degrees, meeting weight and body fat standards, and their desire to teach in the high school environment. Not all applicants are approved. All applications are taken via this website. Those who do not meet the initial screening requirements for use of the online application may still be considered on a case by case basis if they receive a waiver from the Chief of Instructor Management. An example of an unusual circumstance is the person’s time since retirement has exceeded five years and they desire to apply for an extended vacancy or hard to fill location. HQ AFJROTC's goal is to provide and maintain a fair and equitable nomination process so that any interested applicant has an equal chance at a particular vacancy. Anyone interested in a particular vacancy should not attempt working with any school directly until HQ AFJROTC officially refers them as an approved applicant. If it is determined that a particular applicant is circumventing this official process in an attempt to gain an advantage, that applicant may be rendered ineligible for that vacancy. HQ AFJROTC Instructor Management reserves the right to make that determination.

Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS Schools): Due to the high-visibility locations, proficiency training required, and increased cost of Headquarters visits in overseas locations, all applicants for AFJROTC vacancies in DoDDS are limited to experienced AFJROTC instructors (current and prior instructors only). Current instructors must meet the transfer criteria as stated in AFJROTCI 36-2001 to be considered. Prior instructors must be in good standing and have received a satisfactory AFJROTC Form 98 from their previous school when they departed. Only those names screened, approved and referred to DoDDS by Holm Center/JRI are eligible for consideration. DoDDS also requires candidates to have a completed DoDDS application on file prior to consideration, the application may be completed via the DoDDS website at: https://webapps.dodea.edu/EAS/login.cfm

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Air Force Junior ROTC is a full program, and not confined to the “regular” school day and not confined to the classroom. Air Force Junior ROTC instructors conduct academic classes during the regular school day, but also supervise Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs) after regular school hours. LDRs are experiential learning activities like drill teams, academic bowl teams, marksmanship teams, etc. A robust and successful AFJROTC program will often have several active LDRs at any time of year.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides quality instruction and guidance in the area of Junior ROTC; assesses and encourages cadet progress; manages an effective learning environment to maximize academic achievement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct Academic Classes. 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 school’s schedule. Each class period may contain 30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels, and coming from different socio/economic backgrounds. Teaching academic classes involve significant organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and a high degree of patience.
2. Lead Before and/or After-School 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 after school activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading after school activities involve significant organizational skills, strong teambuilding skills, and physical stamina.
3. Lead Off-Campus Events. 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. Leading off campus events involve significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in hectic situations.
4. Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to exemplify a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner, in both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform, and to 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. Any additional certification requirements above the basic Air Force Junior ROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force.
6. Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties.
7. Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Jamie Paulk , High School Principal
• Wilkinson County High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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