JROTC Navy Instructor

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools is seeking a JROTC Navy Instructor to support the development and potential of enrolled JROTC cadets at The Howard School, a grades 9–12 high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The instructor teaches cadets at assigned grade levels according to weekly training schedules and procedures established by the sponsoring military department, JROTC Department Head, and School Principal. The position reports directly to the JROTC Department Head and includes integrated-curricular instruction, coaching, and administrative and logistical duties that do not conflict with the school’s academic mission. The instructor studies and teaches material in the sponsoring military’s Program of Instruction, prepares and delivers lessons, administers and evaluates examinations, maintains cadet grade records, and uses classroom technology and instructional aids. The role also includes maintaining instructor standards and lifesaving proficiency; ensuring the safety of cadets during training; coaching color guard, drill, rifle, and adventure teams as directed; carrying out administrative and government-property responsibilities when assigned; communicating with parents; supporting school administration; and participating in approved fundraising activities.

Requirements

Federal certification as a Junior ROTC Instructor.
Associate’s degree or above; discipline unspecified.
Retirement from the U.S. Army in the grade of Sergeant First Class (E-7) or above.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to challenge, motivate, and positively influence young people and develop character, leadership, self-reliance, self-confidence, respect for authority, moral attributes, citizenship, and patriotism.
Maintain professional appearance, bearing, and physical condition appropriate to representing the JROTC Program and military.
Maintain proficiency in basic lifesaving methodology.
Meet qualifications for assigned integrated-curricular and adventure training activities.

Responsibilities

Teach JROTC cadets at the assigned high school and grade levels in accordance with weekly schedules and procedures established by the sponsoring military department, JROTC Department Head, and School Principal.
Study and maintain knowledge of the sponsoring military’s Program of Instruction, related training materials, military doctrine, and applicable operational procedures.
Maintain proficiency with classroom technology and qualifications for assigned integrated-curricular and adventure training activities.
Prepare lessons in advance using the sponsoring military’s instructional materials, lesson plans, references, and audiovisual aids.
Present instruction in accordance with lesson plans and use appropriate instructional procedures, materials, and technology.
Administer examinations, analyze results, maintain cadet grade records, and provide critique sheets after major blocks of instruction.
Maintain discipline and cadet safety in classrooms and outside training areas, and maintain proficiency in basic lifesaving methods.
Continually assess and improve instructional technique and ability.
Conduct low- to moderate-risk adventure training in accordance with county risk and safety guidance, the Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP, and applicable military safety doctrine.
Coach color guard, drill team, rifle team, and adventure team when directed by the Senior JROTC Instructor.
Perform administrative duties assigned by the Senior JROTC Instructor to meet military, school, and district requirements.
Perform Assistant Military Property Specialist duties when approved and appointed, maintaining and securing U.S. Government property issued to the school.
Provide support to school administration as requested and approved by the Senior JROTC Instructor.
Communicate with cadets’ parents in accordance with the Senior JROTC Instructor’s policy.
Participate in approved fundraising projects supporting the JROTC Program.
Inform the Senior JROTC Instructor of projected duty-hour absences and promptly report illness that prevents attendance.