AFJROTC Instructor

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

The AFJROTC Instructor is responsible for teaching and leading the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the high school level in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps headquarters. The instructor provides leadership education, character development, aerospace science instruction, and citizenship training while serving as a positive role model and mentor to cadets.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Salary is based on an agreement between Maxwell Airforce Base and Rock Hill Schools/Full-Time/240 days

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources 

Essential Functions

• Teach AFJROTC curriculum including aerospace science, leadership education, wellness, and citizenship.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with AFJROTC program requirements and school district standards.
• Assess student performance and maintain accurate academic records.
• Integrate character education, teamwork, discipline, and leadership development into daily instruction.
• Supervise and mentor cadet leadership staff and student-led activities.
• Organize and oversee extracurricular activities such as drill team, color guard, academic competitions, and community service events.
• Plan and coordinate field trips, military base visits, and leadership development events.
• Maintain discipline and ensure adherence to AFJROTC policies and procedures.
• Manage program inventory including uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain required documentation and reports in compliance with AFJROTC headquarters and school district requirements.
• Prepare and manage program budgets in coordination with school administration.
• Coordinate annual inspections and program evaluations.
• Serve as liaison between the school, community organizations, and AFJROTC headquarters.
• Promote the AFJROTC program within the school and community.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of conducting workshops and trainings for the purpose of maintaining instructions/specification of Air Force or institution.
• Skills of strong communciation and organization.  
• Strong background in leadership development and mentoring.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators for the purpose of achieving departmental program and district goals.
• Ability to prepares teaching outline for course of study in conjunction with current state standards, and appropriate feedback for homework assignments.
• Ability to administers tests to evaluate progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of students' progress.
• Ability to participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training Workshops.
• Ability to instructs students enrolled in program for the purpose of meeting AFJROTC requirements.
• Ability to encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students from deiverse backgrounds.
• Ability to coordinate the AFJROTC unit for the purpose of supporting the cadet corps mission of citizenship development.

Certification and Experience

• Eligible for certification by AFJROTC headquarters.
• Prior instructional or training experience, preferred.
• Experience working with youth programs, preferred.
• Familiarity with high school educational environments, preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
• May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
• Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom, especially when giving instruction, monitoring students, or using whiteboards/projectors.
• Requires clear verbal communication and strong listening skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
• May require projecting voice in noisy environments or large classrooms.
• Use of hands to write on boards, type, handle classroom materials, and operate technology (computers, tablets, projectors).
• May include lifting or carrying instructional materials, textbooks, or student work (typically up to 20 lbs.).
• Must be able to read and assess student work, view computer screens, and monitor student behavior visually.
• Must be able to hear student questions and school announcements.
• Repetitive actions like typing, grading papers, writing on boards.
• Often sit for extended periods while planning lessons or grading but also stand or move frequently while teaching.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in classrooms, often with limited temperature control in older buildings.
• Exposure to chalk dust, markers, cleaning supplies, and sometimes poor ventilation.
• Classrooms can be noisy during group work.
• Standard school hours, but teachers often work before and after school for planning, grading, meetings, or extracurricular activities.
• Evening or weekend work is common for lesson prep, grading, parent communication, or professional development.
• Managing behavior, supporting diverse student needs, and maintaining classroom engagement.
• Breaks are limited and structured around school schedules (e.g., lunch, prep periods).
• Constant interaction with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues.
• Must manage interpersonal dynamics, conflicts, and communications in a professional and respectful way.
• Must be able to participate in drill instruction and physical training activities.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and supervise outdoor activities.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding and Employment Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  As part of the pre-employment process, candidates will be required to submit TB test results and complete designated employment tasks.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews, internal documents, representative job descriptions in similar districts, and other state/federal agencies. 

The district reserves the right to modify the job description based on the needs of the district.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.