AFJROTC Instructor Officer (PHS)

PERRY HIGH SCHOOL; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry High School in Perry, Georgia seeks a twelve-month AFJROTC Officer Instructor to lead cadet programs and teach aerospace science and leadership education. The role requires coordination of after-school activities, field trips, and community engagement while upholding DoD and AFJROTC standards.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and must secure a certification letter from AFJROTC Headquarters before applying. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Written letter of certification from AFJROTC Headquarters required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred for many officers.
• Experience with youth programs and leadership development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach 45–90 minute classes, up to 4–6 periods daily.
• Lead before/after-school activities and drill teams.
• Coordinate and lead off-campus events with cadets and community partners.
• Model professional military and instructional conduct; maintain appearance in uniform.
• Meet any additional state and local certification or continuing education requirements.
• Incorporate AFJROTC curriculum and interactive learning tools in classroom settings.
• Complete all mandatory AFJROTC instructor training.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a twelve month (242 Day position) for an AFJROTC Officer Instructor.

You must first obtain a written letter of certification from AJFROTC Headquarters to apply.

The success of Air Force Junior ROTC would not be possible without the expertise and dedication of the nearly 1,600 Airmen who serve asAerospace Science Instructors.

Air Force Junior ROTC is a fullprogramand is not always limited to the “regular” school day, or in the classroom setting.Air Force Junior ROTC instructors often 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 highly successful AFJROTC program willhave several active LDRs throughout the year.

Air Force Junior ROTC Program Staffing. Each Air Force Junior ROTC program must be staffed with a minimum of two instructors.More instructors may be added as enrollment grows. An Air Force Junior ROTC unit typically has one officer and one enlisted instructor.

Officer instructors have at least a bachelor’s degree. Over 90 percent of them have master’s degrees with backgrounds in teaching, extensive experience managing complex programs, and many have significant experience working with youth groups.

Enlisted instructors are noncommissioned officers who must have at least an associate degree, but many have a bachelor’s degree or higher.All enlisted instructors have extensive experience in leadership, supply, administration, drill and ceremony, teaching, and many have significantexperience working with youth groups.

Responsibilities of All Instructors.Instructors will exhibit only the highest levels of personal and professional conduct while serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor.The proverbial "glass house" analogy applies here.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 supervise cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, AFJROTC community service events, and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.

All Air Force Junior ROTC instructors are deeply involved in their communities.They teach Air Force Junior ROTC 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.

Instructors devote themselves to cadets in the classroom and during LDR activities. Their hard work and devotion have resulted in an Air Force Junior ROTC program that’s highly acclaimed at the local and national level.

Essential Functions of All Air Force JuniorROTC Instructors.To successfully serve as an AFJROTC Instructor, an applicant must be able to:

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 contain30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels and coming from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Teaching academic classes involve significant organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as 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. Theseactivities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading extracurricular 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 stressful situations.

4) Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to always exemplify a positive image of the Air Force by conducting themselves in a highly professional mannerin both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform.

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 all mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC instructor training.

AFJROTC Instructor Officer (PHS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984736

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a twelve month (242 Day position) for an AFJROTC Officer Instructor.

For more infomration and qualificaitons, please visit the AFJROTC Website .

You must first obtain a written letter of certification from AJFROTC Headquarters to apply.

Job Description (from AFJROTC Website )

The success of Air Force Junior ROTC would not be possible without the expertise and dedication of the nearly 1,600 Airmen who serve asAerospace Science Instructors.

Air Force Junior ROTC is a fullprogramand is not always limited to the “regular” school day, or in the classroom setting.Air Force Junior ROTC instructors often 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 highly successful AFJROTC program willhave several active LDRs throughout the year.

Air Force Junior ROTC Program Staffing. Each Air Force Junior ROTC program must be staffed with a minimum of two instructors.More instructors may be added as enrollment grows. An Air Force Junior ROTC unit typically has one officer and one enlisted instructor.

Officer instructors have at least a bachelor’s degree. Over 90 percent of them have master’s degrees with backgrounds in teaching, extensive experience managing complex programs, and many have significant experience working with youth groups.

Enlisted instructors are noncommissioned officers who must have at least an associate degree, but many have a bachelor’s degree or higher.All enlisted instructors have extensive experience in leadership, supply, administration, drill and ceremony, teaching, and many have significantexperience working with youth groups.

Responsibilities of All Instructors.Instructors will exhibit only the highest levels of personal and professional conduct while serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor.The proverbial "glass house" analogy applies here.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 supervise cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, AFJROTC community service events, and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.

All Air Force Junior ROTC instructors are deeply involved in their communities.They teach Air Force Junior ROTC 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.

Instructors devote themselves to cadets in the classroom and during LDR activities. Their hard work and devotion have resulted in an Air Force Junior ROTC program that’s highly acclaimed at the local and national level.

Essential Functions of All Air Force JuniorROTC Instructors.To successfully serve as an AFJROTC Instructor, an applicant must be able to:

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 contain30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels and coming from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Teaching academic classes involve significant organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as 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. Theseactivities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading extracurricular 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 stressful situations.

4) Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to always exemplify a positive image of the Air Force by conducting themselves in a highly professional mannerin both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform.

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 all mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC instructor training.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > JROTC Instructor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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