JROTC Army Instructor (AI)-Enlisted Instructor

ARMY JROTC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Army Instructor (AI) – Enlisted Instructor

Reports To: Building Principal / District Administration

Position: Full-Time Army JROTC Instructor

Program Mission: Support the Army JROTC mission of motivating young people to be better citizens

through leadership, citizenship, service, personal responsibility, and student achievement.

Position Summary

The Army Instructor is the enlisted JROTC instructor who supports classroom instruction, cadet training,

leadership development, and day-to-day program operations. Working in partnership with the Senior Army

Instructor, the AI teaches the approved curriculum, mentors cadets, supports extracurricular activities, and

assists with administrative and logistical requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet current U.S. Army JROTC instructor eligibility and Cadet Command certification requirements before teaching, including any applicable pre-qualification or provisional certification requirements.
• Qualifying retired Army noncommissioned officers are generally in grades E-6 through E-9.
• Qualifying National Guard, Reserve, or separated-service candidates in applicable grades may be eligible under current Army criteria; current 7th Brigade guidance identifies at least eight years of service for these categories and an honorable discharge for separated-service applicants.
• Must satisfy district background-check requirements and required Army background/security screening.
• Must provide required military, education, and certification documentation to Cadet Command.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, organize student activities, manage a classroom, and work collaboratively with secondary students and school staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Army JROTC classes using the approved curriculum and district instructional expectations.
• Support the SAI in planning, implementing, and evaluating the JROTC instructional and cadet leadership program.
• Provide direct instruction and coaching in leadership, citizenship, personal responsibility, teamwork, wellness, drill and ceremony, and other assigned JROTC curriculum areas.
• Mentor cadets and support the cadet chain of command and leadership-development model.
• Assist with cadet activities, community service, ceremonies, competitions, physical readiness activities, field experiences, and other approved extracurricular events.
• Assist with classroom management, attendance, grading, student progress monitoring, and communication with families and school personnel.
• Support supply, uniform issue/turn-in, equipment accountability, inventory, records, and other logistical functions.
• Help maintain required program records and support inspections, accreditation, reports, and Cadet Command requirements.
• Support recruiting, retention, public awareness, and community engagement for the JROTC program.
• Attend required JROTC training, professional development, meetings, and program events.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the SAI and school administration consistent with the JROTC program.

Physical and Leadership Expectations

• Model professional conduct, military bearing, ethical leadership, and age-appropriate mentorship for high school students.
• Meet current Army JROTC height/weight, appearance, uniform, and other applicable instructor standards.
• Be able to supervise and participate in appropriate indoor and outdoor cadet activities, ceremonies, training, and events.
• Maintain the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employment / Compensation

Employment is subject to Iron Mountain Public Schools hiring requirements and applicable Army

JROTC/Cadet Command requirements. Compensation will be established in accordance with the applicable

Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) requirements and/or district compensation structure. The school district will

request the required MIP letter from Cadet Command.

Equal Opportunity

Iron Mountain Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants in

accordance with applicable federal and state law and district policy.