CTE JROTC Army Instructor - STEM & Leadership Mentor

West Valley High School; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley High School in Yakima, WA is seeking a 0.6–1.0 FTE CTE JROTC Army Instructor to plan, teach, and evaluate JROTC instruction with a strong STEM integration focus.

The ideal candidate will hold Washington State CTE JROTC certifications (V280300 and V141000), have a retired military background or equivalent, and demonstrate a hands-on, student-centered teaching style that motivates cadets and connects coursework to real-world technical pathways.

Qualifications

• Military background and honorable service in ARNG/USAR.
• Valid WA State CTE Certifications: JROTC and STEM.
• OSPI CTE certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Instruct JROTC courses: Military History, Drill, PT, Archery, etc.
• Co-advise co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Coordinate with families on scholarship opportunities.

Skills

Military background

CTE certifications

STEM integration

Classroom management

Family communication

Education

Washington State CTE Certifications: JROTC and STEM

OSPI VCode experience (6,000 hours)

Job description

West Valley High School in Yakima, WA is seeking a 0.6–1.0 FTE CTE JROTC Army Instructor to plan, teach, and evaluate JROTC instruction with a strong STEM integration focus.

The ideal candidate will hold Washington State CTE JROTC certifications (V280300 and V141000), have a retired military background or equivalent, and demonstrate a hands-on, student-centered teaching style that motivates cadets and connects coursework to real-world technical pathways.