Senior Army JROTC Instructor

Fall Mountain Regional School District; Langdon (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Mountain Regional High School is seeking a JROTC Army Instructor (AI) to lead the cadet program for grades 9–12 and ensure Cadet Command compliance. The ideal candidate is a retired United States Army personnel with a Junior ROTC Instructor Certificate, strong instruction and leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate camps, color guard, drill teams, and other cadet activities.

The position is exempt, school-year based with potential summer camp responsibilities, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Must be retired United States Army personnel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned a Junior ROTC Instructor Certificate from Cadet Command.
• Possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Instruct cadets in the JROTC program (grades 9–12).
• Develop short and long-range lesson plans and objectives.
• Conduct training at JROTC and summer camps.
• Coordinate with general education staff and administrators to maximize program effectiveness.
• Evaluate student progress and counsel cadets on performance.
• Organize/color guard, drill teams, raider, and other activities.
• Maintain JROTC records and ensure safety and security compliance.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

Motivate students

Organizational leadership

Educational technology

Youth engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Junior ROTC Instructor Certificate (Cadet Command)

Job description

Position Type: High School Teaching / JROTC Instructor

Date Posted: 7/15/2026

Location: Fall Mountain Regional High School

Date Available: Fall 2026

*** Please include a copy of cadet command certification when applying ***

Position Title

JROTC Army Instructor (AI)

Job Classification

Exempt

Terms of Employment

School Year (plus one week of summer camp)

Qualifications

• Must be retired United States Army personnel
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet the minimum qualifications required by the Department of the Army and have earned a Junior ROTC Instructor Certificate from Cadet Command
• Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques, excellent communication skills, and motivate students to excel
• Experience working with youth preferred
• Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively, both orally & in writing
• Must have excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with educational technology

Reports To

Principal

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Teacher Evaluation Model and the Fall Mountain Personnel Policy and Procedures manual

Job Goal

Position is responsible for instructing secondary school students in the JROTC curriculum (grades 9-12 only)

Performance Responsibilities

• Complies with all regulatory guidelines outlined in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2, JROTC Program Organization, Administration, Operation, Training and Support and Cadet Command Regulation 145-8-3, Organizational Inspection Program
• Provides comprehensive educational instruction to cadets in the JROTC program
• Conducts training at JROTC and summer camps
• Develops short and long range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and the personal growth of students
• Collaborates with general education staff, special education staff, guidance counselors and school administrators as needed to maximize program effectiveness
• Evaluates student progress and counsels cadets on their performance within the JROTC program
• Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for becoming a responsible citizen
• Monitors student movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams, raider team, marksmanship team and other special activities
• Maintains JROTC student records as required by the Department of Army regulations and local policies
• Complies with Army and school district safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets
• Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with Army security regulations, including maintaining summer uniform and equipment requirements
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media based on individual student need
• Coordinates with all JROTC department personnel to plan, organize and conduct JROTC extracurricular and co‑curricular activities to meet requirements established in the Unit Report and Cadet Command Regulation 145-2
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Attends staff development programs, department meetings and other professional activities
• Sets an example and models positive attitudes, knowledge, and skills for cadets
• Maintains a working knowledge of new instructional methods, technology and equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods of time. The employee will occasionally be required to walk, bend and reach. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height. Must be able to see, to read a computer screen and printed material, with or without vision aids. Manual dexterity is required to finger, handle or grasp objects. Must be able to hear and speak. Must meet height and weight standards outlined in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Fall Mountain Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of students because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, familial status, economic status, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in educational programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.