JROTC Army Instructor/AI

Indian River Central School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River Central School District seeks a JROTC Army Instructor/AI at Indian River High School to support leadership, citizenship, and core skills development. The AI will work under the principal and assist in teaching the JROTC curriculum.

The position requires an Army officer or NCO with prior service, an Associates degree, and US Army Cadet Command certification. Salary is based on rank, education, and district funding.

Qualifications

• An Army officer (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) who is separated or retired with an honorable discharge within the past 5 years with at least 8 years of service.
• Officers and NCOs who are active participating members of the selected reserve may serve as instructors.
• Candidates must possess at least an Associates degree and must be certified by US Army Cadet Command.
• Teacher certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the JROTC unit according to Army and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain good relations with students, faculty, school administration, and the school community.
• Conduct public relations efforts in schools and community groups to promote JROTC.
• Enroll students in JROTC.
• Teach the Army-designed JROTC curriculum with the Senior Army Instructor.
• Execute a robust after-school, integrated, co-curricular activity program.
• Develop and implement the annual master training schedule.
• Maintain contact with parents of cadets with academic or behavioral issues.
• Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly.
• Manage program-connected instructional materials and supplies including procurement, inventory, and maintenance.
• Maintain accountability of government equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Public relations

Policy compliance

Education

Associates degree

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teachers/ JROTC Senior & Army Instructor (SAI/AI)
  
• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Indian River High School
  
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027
  
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026
  

Title: JROTC Army Instructor/AI

Location: High School

Deadline: 10/16/26

Start Date: 01/04/26

SALARY: Pay is based on military rank, education level, and school funding.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The JROTC Army Instructor (AI) is an enlisted or retired military professional who assists the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in teaching leadership, citizenship, and core skills. Army JROTC Instructors manage the unit's educational, administrative, and operational aspects and implement policies and procedures administered by the school and the U.S. Army. The AI of the JROTC unit work directly for the high school principal.

The AI will perform the following specific functions and responsibilities:

• Manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to Army and school rules, regulations, and policies. Advise school authorities on policy and regulation changes.
• Maintain good relations with students, faculty, school administration, and the school community.
• Conduct public relations efforts in the middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and other individuals or groups, designed to promote and further the understanding of JROTC.
• Enroll students in JROTC.
• Teach the Army-designed JROTC curriculum thoroughly and share teaching responsibilities equally with the Senior Army Instructor (AI).
• Execute a robust after-school, integrated, co-curricular activity program.
• Develop and implement the annual master training schedule.
• Maintain contact with parents of all cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
• Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly.
• Manage program-connected instructional materials and supplies including procurement, inventory, and general maintenance.
• Maintain accountability of all government equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: An Army officer (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) or noncommissioned officer (E-6 to E-9) who is separated or retired with an honorable discharge within the past 5 years with at least 8 years of service. Additionally, officers and noncommissioned officers who are active participating members of the selected reserve at the time of application and have not yet reached retirement eligibility may serve as instructors. Candidates for this position must possess at least an Associates degree and must also be certified by US Army Cadet Command. Teacher certification is not required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Prior to being hired, the candidate must get qualified by the U.S. Army. Application and qualifications can be found online at: https://usarmyjrotc.army.mil/application-certification-2/

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Indian River Central School District to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or domestic violence victim status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See District Policy 0100 (Equal Opportunity) for additional information. Stephanie Wheeler (compliance office/coordinator) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies at [e-mail], 315-642-3441, or 32735B Co Rt. 29, Philadelphia, NY 13673. Inquiries concerning the application of the Indian River Central School District nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, [phone] Voice, [phone] TTY.