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Alice Independent School District

JROTC

Alice, TX · On-site

... Air Force, Marines) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Strong ...

Alice Independent School District

JROTC

Alice, TX

... Air Force, Marines) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Strong ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for air force jrotc in the United States is $96,093.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Air Force JROTC?

An Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) job typically involves instructing high school students in leadership, citizenship, and aerospace science. Instructors, usually retired Air Force personnel, teach classroom lessons, lead physical training, and mentor students in military customs and discipline. The goal is to develop personal responsibility, teamwork, and leadership skills, while also fostering an appreciation for community service and patriotism.

What does an Air Force JROTC instructor do?

Air Force JROTC instructors are responsible for teaching aerospace science and leadership education, organizing drill and physical fitness training, and mentoring students. Daily tasks often include lesson planning, supervising extracurricular activities like color guard or community service, and collaborating with school staff on cadet events. Instructors also monitor student progress, provide career advice, and promote the core values of the Air Force. This role requires a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on leadership to inspire and guide the next generation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Air Force JROTC position?

To excel as an Air Force JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) instructor, you typically need a background in the U.S. Air Force, strong instructional abilities, and at least an associate’s degree. Experience with educational technology, classroom management tools, and familiarity with JROTC curriculum requirements are important. Effective communication, mentorship, and leadership skills are key to engaging and motivating high school students. These competencies ensure that instructors can foster discipline, teamwork, and leadership qualities essential for student development.

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Infographic showing various Air Force Jrotc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,093 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

JROTC Instructor

Anchorage School District

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Anchorage School District rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 641 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
JROTC/JROTC Instructor
Date Posted:
8/26/2026
Location:
SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL
Date Available:
01/042027
Bargaining Unit: ACE
Work Year: 200 days per year, 12 contract payments
Work Day: 8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Job Summary
The JROTC instructor provides leadership for the Anchorage School District JROTC program. This position requires a valid Alaska teaching or type M certificate. The position has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Job Requirements
The following is required:
  1. An Alaska type M teaching certificate.
    • If the instructor is enlisted, a high school graduate or equivalent based on a state-issued certificate of GED test is required. Preference will be given to college graduates with other qualifications, to the same degree as other applicants.
    • If the instructor is an officer, a bachelor's degree or higher is required. This qualification may be waived for a period of 4 years from the time of initial hire, if Anchorage School District authorities agree, while the instructor works toward obtaining a bachelor's degree.
  3. Must meet service requirements and background review for JROTC instructors and be certified as outlined by the appropriate military branch to be considered for a JROTC instructor position.
  4. Must have attained the following grade and status:
    • For retired enlisted members E6 to E9 and for retired officers O3 to O6, be retired with at least 20 years of active duty, and must not have been retired from active duty for more than five years at the time of employment.
    • For active duty members SSG and PSG/SFC, have a minimum of five years of active duty service.
    • For the Air Force, have been retired five years or less.
    • For the Army, have been retired for three years or less.
  5. Must be of good moral character and have the mentality, positive personality, physical appearance and condition, bearing, and neatness required for favorable representation of the program and the appropriate service (Army, Navy, Air Force) in daily contact with the civilian community.
  6. Must have a thorough knowledge of course subject matter and demonstrate the instructional ability required to be a successful instructor to include challenging, motivating, and influencing JROTC students to learn and develop leadership, self-reliance, responsiveness to constituted authority, moral attributes, and attributes of good citizenship and patriotism.
  7. Must be a citizen of the United States and not have ties that would reasonably influence him or her to act in favor of a country or a person bound to a foreign country having basic or critical interests opposed to those of the United States.
  8. Must possess personal qualities, characteristics, and job or duty performance listed in efficiency reports.
  9. Must demonstrate conduct that is and has been above reproach. Must have no personal habits or character traits that are questionable from a security or social standpoint such financial irresponsibility, excessive drinking or gambling, drug addiction, or emotional instability.
  10. Must have no record of conviction or court-martial, no record of time lost to be made good under 10 USC 972, and no record of civil convictions. Exceptions may be made for minor offenses. AR 601-210 will be used as a guide for this purpose.
  11. Must have been discharged under honorable conditions from all previous enlistments and prior service, if any, prior to employment; does not preclude those on active duty within one year of retirement from applying. Current service of active duty members, to whom discharge from present status is not applicable, must be honorable.
  12. For those personnel tested in Aptitude Area GT, must have obtained a score of 100 or better.
  13. Before initial employment, must meet retention medical fitness standards of chapter 3, AR 40-501 with a minimum of 1 in the S factor of the physical profile. See (1) (a) above. For continued employment, meet the physical requirements of the school where employed. The tables of weight described in AR 40-501 will apply for both initial and continued employment.
  14. Must have a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) prior to employment or reemployment if more than one year has lapsed since last military service of federal civilian employment.
  15. Must have favorable NAC report just before initial employment. Have favorable NAC reports every fifth year after that.
  16. JROTC instructors employed by the Anchorage School District must maintain standards and have qualifications that are established and approved by the district.

Application Process
Apply following the appropriate Cadet Command procedures:
  • For Army: http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/employment
  • For Navy: http://www.njrotc.navy.mil/instructor/instructor_index.html
  • For Air Force: http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/

Essential Job Functions
  1. Maintains competency in JROTC instruction.
  2. Employs diagnostic methods to accommodate and identify student proficiency levels and subsequently plans short- and long-range programs designed to accommodate these identified needs.
  3. Establishes a physical, emotional, and intellectual climate conducive to the teaching/learning process.
  4. Uses effective teaching methods for the achievement of desired objectives.
  5. Employs a variety of methods and materials which will motivate the JROTC student to earn and seek additional learning experiences.
  6. Provides leadership in the establishment of positive relationships between students and between students and teachers.
  7. Selects, develops, and employs appropriate evaluation techniques to assess student progress and instructional effectiveness.
  8. Assists students in accepting and practicing standards of good decorum.
  9. Promotes harmonious and cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and the community.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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