High School Army JROTC Teacher

Dayton Early College Academy•Datyon, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Army JROTC Instructor at DECA serves as a teacher, mentor, and advocate for cadets’ academic, leadership, and character development. The instructor implements the U.S. Army Cadet Command-approved JROTC curriculum, oversees the cadet corps and its activities, and works tirelessly to create optimal learning and leadership experiences for students. Teachers report to the School Director and work in partnership with the U.S. Army Cadet Command.

Requirements

Certified (or certifiable) as an Army JROTC Instructor through U.S. Army Cadet Command
Retired from active duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard with an honorable discharge and meeting all Cadet Command requirements for service, rank, and education
Valid Ohio teaching license/certificate or ability to obtain appropriate licensure as required
Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults
A broad range of interests and experience, with a passion for learning and youth development
Solid, basic knowledge in core content areas and leadership development
Sound classroom and corps management skills
Ability to improvise and problem solve
Experience with technology integration in the teaching and learning process
Effective in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, provide leadership, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Entrepreneurial spirit
An affinity for supporting students as individual learners and leaders
Dedication to the mission of assuring student learning and achievement, and to the mission and regulations of Army JROTC

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant teaching, coaching, or youth leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model for students, exemplifying the Army Values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage)
Demonstrate a positive, supportive, enthusiastic, and encouraging attitude with all students
Implement, by instruction and action, DECA’s mission, core values, and the mission of Army JROTC (“To motivate young people to be better citizens”)
Advocate for, and on behalf of, students and families
Celebrate student and cadet accomplishments
Develop meaningful, appropriate relationships with each student and his/her parent/guardian
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes, including, within reason, outside of the traditional prescribed times and day, when necessary
Attend faculty meetings and other staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by school law
Teach the Army JROTC curriculum using a variety of instructional strategies and learning activities aligned to Cadet Command standards and Ohio learning standards as appropriate
Plan a program of instruction that is both challenging and that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child
Establish clear learning and leadership objectives for cadets and provide supplemental activities that support student growth
Facilitate cadet leadership development through the Army JROTC chain of command and staff positions
Support cadets in setting and monitoring academic, behavioral, and postsecondary goals
Maintain accountability for all U.S. Government–issued uniforms, equipment, and instructional materials
Ensure compliance with all U.S. Army Cadet Command regulations, inspections, and reporting requirements
Coordinate and supervise JROTC extracurricular activities such as color guard, drill team, raider/fitness team, academic team, service-learning projects, and ceremonial events
Facilitate student learning and service outside the school building via a variety of field experiences, community service, and leadership activities
Assist in identifying, establishing, and monitoring leadership and learning opportunities for students
Hold students accountable for their academic progress, leadership responsibilities, and uniform/appearance standards
Report each student’s progress, both educationally and socially, through regularly scheduled reports, communication with parents, and cadet conferences
Attend faculty meetings and other staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by school law and by Army JROTC (e.g., JUMS data, rosters, inventories)
Assess and facilitate the strengths and needs of the whole learner: physically, socially and emotionally, and intellectually/academically
Mediate student conflicts to the best of your ability
Work with the school team on academic and social/behavioral intervention strategies for student
Periodically transport students complying with traffic ordinances and school transportation policy
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Strive to continually improve professional competence