ROTC Cadet Leadership Instructor

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks a JROTC instructor to deliver and guide cadets through the JROTC curriculum, including summer camps at the Aviation Academy. The role requires developing lesson plans, creating a conducive learning environment, assessing progress, and mentoring cadets toward responsible citizenship.

The position emphasizes safety, extracurricular leadership (color guard, drill teams), and accurate record-keeping per Army regulations and NNPS policies.

Qualifications

• Must have effective instructional delivery techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students to excel.
• Within the first year of employment, must obtain NNPS Activity Bus training.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assists with instructing cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the school year.
• Conducts training at JROTC and Aviation Academy summer camps.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers materials, establishes objectives and formulates lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and student growth.
• Evaluates student progress and counsels cadets on performance within the JROTC program.
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for responsible citizenship.
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets (color guard, drill teams, etc.).
• Maintains JROTC student records per Army regulations and local policies.
• Complies with Army and school safety guidelines while instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets.
• Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with Army security regulations.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

Motivate students

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Newport News Public Schools seeks a JROTC instructor to deliver and guide cadets through the JROTC curriculum, including summer camps at the Aviation Academy. The role requires developing lesson plans, creating a conducive learning environment, assessing progress, and mentoring cadets toward responsible citizenship.

The position emphasizes safety, extracurricular leadership (color guard, drill teams), and accurate record-keeping per Army regulations and NNPS policies.