Teacher, JROTC SR. Army Instructor (EOY - End of Year)

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia seeks a Teacher, JROTC Senior Army Instructor to plan, deliver, and manage the high school's JROTC program in alignment with DoD and district policies.

The role emphasizes leadership development, citizenship, and academic achievement, with duties including evening or weekend hours for ceremonies, competitions, and community events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and train high school students.
• Experience aligning JROTC curriculum with DoD guidelines.
• Background checks and licensure requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily JROTC curriculum in leadership and citizenship.
• Instruct cadets in character development and teamwork.
• Maintain compliance with DoD and school policies.
• Supervise activities, manage records, and support student success.
• Participate in professional development and training as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Classroom management

Education

Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer with a four-year degree

Job description

Teacher, JROTC SR. Army Instructor (EOY - End of Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947543

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

The Teacher, JROTC Senior Army Instructor (SAI) is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing the high school’s JROTC program in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense regulations, service-specific JROTC directives, school board policies, and district procedures. The Senior Army Instructor provides leadership and instruction that promotes citizenship, character development, leadership skills, personal responsibility, and academic achievement. The Senior Army Instructor supports the overall mission of the school by fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment and by encouraging student engagement, discipline, and respect. Duties will include evening or weekend hours for cocurricular activities, competitions, ceremonies, and community events.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily JROTC curriculum in leadership, citizenship, civics, first aid, physical fitness, and map reading/land navigation aligned with the Army JROTC Learning for Life curriculum
• Instruct student cadets in leadership development, citizenship, character education, teamwork, and personal responsibility
• Maintain compliance with all Department of Defense, service-specific JROTC regulations, and school division policies
• Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom and training environment
• Supervise cadets during classroom instruction, physical training, drills, ceremonies, field trips, competitions, and other JROTC-related activities
• Manage JROTC program records, equipment, uniforms, inventories, and accountability requirements
• Evaluate student cadet performance and maintain accurate grading, attendance, and participation records in accordance with school procedures
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents to support student success
• Promote and model high standards of conduct, appearance, and professionalism
• Organize and oversee extracurricular JROTC activities, including leadership teams, community service projects, and ceremonial events
• Participate in required professional development, inspections, and training as mandated by the sponsoring military branch
• Maintain Instructor certifications and background reverifications for state licensure requirements
• Support school and division initiatives, events, and activities as appropriate
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the school administration

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Education

Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer with a four-year degree

Experience

The JROTC Senior Army Instructor (SAI) must meet all eligibility requirements established by the United States Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)

All candidates must have a Pre-qualification Memo OR Tier1/CNACI Qualification Memo from U.S. Army Cadet Command

Must maintain a current certification throughout employment

The position will require a successful completion of background checks as required by the school division, Virginia Department of Education, and U.S. Army Cadet Command

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Successful instructor candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with high school students, school administrators, faculty, parents, and community partners
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and mentoring skills are required
• Knowledge of adolescent development, classroom management, and instructional practices
• The instructor candidate must be able to model professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct consistent with both military and school division standards

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job: Work is performed in a classroom, gymnasium, outdoor training areas, and community settings. The position will require standing, walking, physical activity, and the ability to demonstrate drills and exercises. The instructor will be required to travel locally or regionally in support of Army JROTC activities.

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months, Days, Hours:11 months, 223 days, 7 hours

Salary Level:Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible:No

Union Designation:Certified

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• SBH-C, SBH-K, SBH-L, SBH-J, SBH-M
• Email: [e-mail]