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0327 INSTRUCTOR JROTC (OFFICER, NAVY)

Department of Defense Education Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$56,250 - $111,610

per year

Closes

February 27, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves teaching Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) to high school students at a U.S.

military school in Japan, focusing on leadership, discipline, and Navy-related skills through lesson planning, student supervision, and motivation.

A good fit would be a retired, recently separated, or active Navy officer with teaching experience who enjoys working with teens and collaborating with school staff and parents.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Current certification to teach JROTC from U.S. Navy headquarters
  • Status as a retired Navy Officer or Warrant Officer, recently separated (within 5 years with 8+ years service and honorable discharge), or active Selected Reserve member (not yet retirement eligible)
  • Approval by the Secretary of the Navy and the school institution
  • Experience in developing lesson plans, teaching, and student counseling
  • Ability to supervise students and collaborate with educators and parents

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity, DoDEA Pacific East District. E. J. King Middle High School, Sasebo, Japan.

This is an NAVY OFFICER JROTC position. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Education Requirement: Officer - Navy JROTC Officer Instructors must possess a bachelor's degree.

Instructors must also hold a current certification to teach JROTC from United States Navy (USN) headquarters services department.

AND Specialized Experience: Must meet one of the following pathways outlined in 10 USC 2031: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps: A.

Retired Navy Officer or Navy Warrant Officer holding a bachelor's degree whose qualifications are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment; B.

Navy Officer or Navy Warrant Officer holding a bachelor's degree who are separated with an honorable discharge within the past 5 years with at least 8 years of service and are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment; or C.

Navy Officer or Navy Warrant Officer holding a bachelor's degree who are active participating members of the selected reserve at the time of application, for purposes of section 101(d) of this title, and have not yet reached retirement eligibility and are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment.

**Note** Per 10 USC 2031: Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps In the absence of qualified Navy Officer or Navy Warrant Officer applicants holding a bachelor's degree, the program may extend eligibility to Marine Officer, Marine Corps Warrant Officer applicants holding a bachelor's degree or Coast Guard Officer applicants for consideration.

In the absence of qualified officer applicants after 90 days, the program may extend eligibility to an enlisted applicant with a bachelor's degree.

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?edition=prelim&req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title10-section2031&num=0 Major Duties:

  • Develop/Organize long-range lesson plans.
  • Modify Teaching methods or materials.
  • Maintain individual and class records.
  • Counsel and motivate students to meet standards.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and guardians.
  • Evaluate and develop educational materials.
  • Supervise students outside activities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC7X-26-12882388-EX