NJROTC Instructor (SNSI)

Thomas R. Proctor High School; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Utica City School District's Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, NY seeks a Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) to lead the NJROTC program. This 12-month, full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to mentor cadets and coordinate after-school activities.

Qualified applicants should be a highly motivated retired Naval, Marine, or Coast Guard officer (W2-O6) prepared to teach, coach drill and competitions, and partner with the school, cadets, and community.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated retired Naval Officer, Marine Officer or Coast Guard Officer (W2-O6) to fill the SNSI position.

Responsibilities

• work after school hours on workdays to include weekends and some holidays;
• organize and traveling with cadets;
• support school, unit, and community events;

Job description

NJROTC Instructor (SNSI)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5303286

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 24, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2025

Job Description

The Utica City School District is seeking applications for the following Vacancy:

NJROTC Instructor (SNSI)

The Utica City School District’s mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The District’s vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi- cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools __ Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District’s greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The District’s elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the District’s middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School - Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District’s vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University’s Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctor’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students’ talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

Job Information:

• Naval Science Instructor (NSI).
• Location: T. R. Proctor High School NJROTC in Utica, NY

Qualifications:

• A highly motivated retired Naval Officer, Marine Officer or Coast Guard Officer (W2-O6) to fill the SNSI position

Job Duties:

Applicants must be willing to

• work after school hours on workdays to include weekends and some holidays;
• organize and traveling with cadets;
• support school, unit, and community events;

Unit Information:

Unit enrollment averages 101 cadets with two (anticipated) instructors from a student body that normally averages 2725 students. We are seeking a highly motivated instructor who sets the example in leadership, appearance, fully exemplifying Navy core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Our Program is extremely active in all areas (academics, leadership training, community/school service, and competitions) and earned the Distinguish Unit award several years in a row. No experience in NJROTC is required but a willingness to learn, teach, mentor, counsel as well as coach competitive teams (Drill, Athletics, Orienteering, Drone, Academics, Cyber Patriot and JLAB with the NSI is necessary. Diversity is something that our District prides itself on and we are seeking an instructor who appreciates diversity as much as we do.

Salary and Other Information:

• The Utica City School District supports a basic 12-month contract with pay above current NJROTC Pay Scale standards.
• Acomprehensive benefits package is available
• Ability to enrollin the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System Program

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Klimek
• 929 York Street
• Utica, New York 13502-4868
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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