Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor

2 days ago

Danbury High School, United States Danbury Public Schools Full time
  • Position Type:
      High School Teaching

  • Date Posted:
      12/5/2025

  • Location:
      Danbury High School

  • Date Available:
      07/01/2026

       Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) per Public Law as reported by Department of the Air Force Air University (AETC) 
    Applicants must submit application through the following link: 

    Duration; # of months: 11 months
       Job Summary: Air Force Junior ROTC is a full program, and not confined to the "regular" school day and not confined to the classroom. Air Force Junior ROTC instructors conduct academic classes during the regular school day, but also supervise Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs) after regular school hours. LDRs are experiential learning activities like drill teams, academic bowl teams, marksmanship teams, etc. A robust and successful AFJROTC program will often have several active LDRs at any time of year.  
    Reports to: Principal 
    Department Name: Air Force Junior ROTC 
    Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: Instructors perform duties, accept responsibilities, and meet standards as prescribed by applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC instructions. Instructors will directly supervise all cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, AFJROTC community service events and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program. This is not an exhaustive list and employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required. 
    Job Duty/Resp. 1: Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) will provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering enduring partnerships and relationships with high schools, educational institutions, and communities that help meet the AFJROTC citizen development mission.  Job Duty/Resp. 2: Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on the school's schedule.  Job Duty/Resp. 3: Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These after school activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading after school activities involves significant organizational skills, strong teambuilding skills, and physical stamina.  Job Duty/Resp. 4: Lead Off-Campus Events. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and to march in parades with their cadets. Leading off campus events involves significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in hectic situations.  Job Duty/Resp. 5: Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to exemplify a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner in both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform, and to comply with Air Force Junior ROTC weight and body fat standards.  Job Duty/Resp. 6: Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties.  Job Duty/Resp. 7: Clearly convey course material to cadets. Grades cadets' work and provides academic feedback. Provides a safe and efficient learning environment.  Job Duty/Resp. 8: Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. Any additional certification requirements above the basic Air Force Junior ROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force.  Job Duty/Resp. 9: Adhere to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as the District's policies and procedures.  Job Duty/Resp. 10: Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Initial Instructor Certification Course (IICC) as a condition of certification. The IICC is all virtual and must be taken by all applicants, regardless of any previous instructional experience or courses taken.  Completion of all IICC training can be accomplished any time after the initial application is approved or delayed up to 30 calendar days following AFJROTC employment start. It is highly recommended that any new AFJROTC instructors complete IICC prior to day 1 of employment to be as prepared as possible to perform AFJROTC duties. 
    Education and Experience Requirements  Education (training/degree):  Required minimum: Associate's degree  Preferred: Master's Degree  Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Initial Instructor Certification Course (IICC) as a condition of certification  Experience Requirements: 
Officer instructors: Retired officer with at least a bachelor's degree. Prefer Master's degree with background in teaching/instruction, experience managing complex programs, and experience in working with youth groups.  Enlisted instructors: Retired noncommissioned officer with at least a Bachelor's degree. Extensive experience in leadership, supply, administration, drill and ceremony, teaching, and many have experience working with youth groups. 
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Initial Instructor Certification Course (IICC) as a condition of certification.

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