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0395 INSTRUCTOR JROTC (OFFICER, AIR FORCE)
Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$56,250 - $111,610
per sy
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Air Force JROTC instructor at a high school in Okinawa, Japan, where you'll teach leadership and military skills to students through structured lessons and activities.
It involves planning classes, motivating teens to succeed, and working with parents and other teachers to support student growth.
A good fit would be a retired or recently separated Air Force officer with teaching passion and experience guiding young people.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Advanced AFJROTC Instructor Certification from USAF headquarters
- Air Force officer status: retired, honorably separated within 5 years with 8+ years service, or active reserve member not yet retirement-eligible
- Approval by Secretary of the Air Force and the school institution
- U.S. citizenship
- Relevant experience in education, leadership, or youth development (paid, unpaid, or volunteer)
Full Job Description
About the Position: This position is located at: Department of War Education Activity, DoWEA Pacific South District. Kadena High School, Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan.
This is an AIR FORCE 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 - Air Force JROTC Officer Instructors must possess a bachelor's degree.
Instructors must hold an Advanced AFJROTC Instructor Certification to teach JROTC from United States Air Force (USAF) 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 Air Force Officer whose qualifications are approved by the Secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment; B.
Air Force Officer 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.
Air Force Officer 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: Only Air Force Officer applicants are eligible.
Selection for DoDEA Air Force Officer JROTC instructor positions is at the discretion of the HQ Air Force JROTC Instructor Management Division.
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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