Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science Instructor

Hudson School District SAU 81; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with a competitive co

Dental insurance at no cost

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

AFLAC plans

NH retirement system

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hudson School District is seeking a full-time Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year at Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH. The position requires overseeing AFJROTC curriculum, mentoring cadets, and ensuring program compliance with DoD and AFJROTC standards.

Regular AF personnel may apply, and the program includes field trips, community partnerships, and weekend activities. The contract is eleven months with a competitive compensation framework.

Qualifications

• Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve members with O3–O6 or E6–E9 may apply.
• Experience with Air Force inspections is preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations and prep for FAA Remote Pilot exam.

Responsibilities

• Teach the AFJROTC curriculum including Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Health & Wellness.
• Mentor cadets in personal, academic, and leadership development.
• Adjust teaching methods to cadet learning styles and needs.
• Supervise cadet co-curricular activities and Cadet Corp operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the AFJROTC program.

Skills

AFJROTC instruction

Public high school teaching

Cadet mentoring

Tools

Flight simulator

Job description

Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science Instructor JobID: 2654

• Position Type: High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Location: Alvirne High School
• Date Available: Immediately
• Closing Date: when filled

Hudson is a big town with a small-town feel. Our comprehensive K-12 public school district is the heart of the community. Our schools are built on relationships – with each other, with students and with the community.

The Hudson School District is seeking a full-time Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve members who hold/held a current, final, or retired grade of O3 through O6 or E6 through E9 may apply.

AFJROTC is a 3- or 4-year program offered to high school students in grades 9-12. Each unit is staffed with a minimum of two instructors – one enlisted, one officer. The curriculum includes Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Health & Wellness components. Co-curricular activities are an important part of AFJROTC and often build on classroom lessons. Activities include military base visits, incentive flights, Civil Air Patrol orientation flights, or museum visits.

Our AFJROTC program is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and part of the Palmer CTE Center at Alvirne High School. Our CTE program serves students from Hudson, NH plus seven other area school districts. This is an eleven-month contract position.

Core Responsibilities:

• Teach the AFJROTC curriculum including Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Health & Wellness
• Mentor and guide cadets in their personal, academic, and leadership development
• Adjust teaching approach / methods based on cadet learning styles and needs
• Extracurricular Activities
  • Supervise cadet co-curricular activities and Cadet Corp operations
  • Organize and/or supervise field trips, events, and community service projects
  • Support co-curricular activities that may occur outside of regular school hours, including weekends
• Program Management
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the AFJROTC program
  • Participate in Alvirne High School department head meetings and activities
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force, and Headquarters AFJROTC regulations and standards
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Communicate effectively with cadets, parents, and school staff & administrators
  • Promote the AFJROTC program within the school and community
  • Collaborate with community partners such as the VFW, American Legion, and National Guard to ensure program success

Compensation:

• The minimum salary range is $75269.37 - $95,625.75 based upon the SY27 JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS) tables and an 11-month contract.
• Compensation above JSIPS is negotiable.
• Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System is mandatory.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance with a competitive cost share
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee,
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AFLAC plans
• Participation in NH retirement system
• Sick time
• A tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications:

Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve members who hold/held a current, final, or retired grade of O3 through O6 or E6 through E9 may apply.

• Prior experience with Air Force inspections
• Ability to instruct cadets in a fixed-base flight simulator
• Knowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations and experience in preparing students for the FAA Remote Pilot exam

Working Conditions:Work is normally performed in a school/classroom environment where unusual temperature, noise, and hazards are relatively non-existent.

Selection Procedure: EEO- Equal Opportunity Employer