JROTC SENIOR NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

West Caldwell High School; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Caldwell High School in Lenoir, North Carolina seeks a JROTC Naval Science Instructor to lead the NJROTC program, plan lessons, supervise cadets, and coach teams.

The role requires Navy instructor certification, NC teaching license, and veterans' service; duties include counseling cadets, compliance with regulations, and coordinating extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Must be retired from military service under honorable conditions
• Be a retired warrant or commissioned officer, in grades W-2 through O-6
• Have served in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
• Must be certified as an instructor by the Navy
• Must obtain a North Carolina Teaching License
• Instructors meet the physical readiness standards as set forth in the service regulations
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Instructs the JROTC curriculum in accordance with district/state/Navy requirements.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
• Recruits cadets for program eligibility
• Provides appropriate counseling to cadets on various facets of career/goals.
• Adheres to government reporting requirements as required by service regulations on a timely basis
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Organizes, supervises, and, participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams, and other team-related activities
• Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness requirements
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of cadets
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local policies.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications; Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff.

Skills

Retired military

Navy instructor certification

NC teaching license

CDL eligibility

Job description

JROTC NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972778

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2007

Job Description

JROTC NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (12 Months)

Summary

• Plans and supervises learning experiences for high school students in the JROTC curriculum.
• Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Coaches NJROTC-related teams.

Qualifications

• Must be retired from military service under honorable conditions
• Be a retired warrant or commissioned officer, in grades W-2 through O-6
• Have served in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
• Must be certified as an instructor by the Navy
• Must obtain a North Carolina Teaching License
• Instructors meet the physical readiness standards as set forth in the service regulations
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with 90 days of employment

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Instructs the JROTC curriculum in accordance with district/state/Navy requirements.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
• Recruits cadets for program eligibility
• Provides appropriate counseling to cadets on various facets of career/goals.
• Adheres to government reporting requirements as required by service regulations on a timely basis
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Organizes, supervises, and, participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams, and other team-related activities
• Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness requirements
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of cadets
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local policies.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress. Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, uniforms, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students. Attends staff meetings.
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications; Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Keep daily progress records
• Give training support to students who are participating in community environments, job training experiences, and other activities as directed by the teacher/provider
• Operate and maintain classroom equipment as needed
• Assist in crisis management and implementation of behavioral intervention plans/strategies
• Other duties as assigned by the principal/Area Manager

Physical environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to coach multiple teams
• Operate an Activity Bus
• Perform physical fitness demonstrations and supervise indoor/outdoor activities in physical fitness

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. There may be changing priorities and interruptions during the workday.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.
• Must be able to perform functions, typically assigned to other faculty members

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katrina O'Donnell , Principal
• West Caldwell High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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