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0395 INSTRUCTOR JROTC (OFFICER, AIR FORCE)

Department of Defense Education Activity

Department of Defense

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Location

Location not specified

Salary

$56,250 - $111,610

per sy

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves teaching Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) at a middle/high school in Japan, where you'll create lesson plans, guide students in leadership and discipline, and supervise their activities.

It's ideal for retired or recently separated Air Force officers who enjoy mentoring young people and have teaching experience.

Candidates should be passionate about education and military values to help students build character and skills.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Advanced AFJROTC Instructor Certification from USAF headquarters
  • Air Force officer status: retired with approval, honorably separated within 5 years with at least 8 years of service, or active reserve member not yet retirement-eligible
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to develop and modify lesson plans and educational materials
  • Experience in counseling, motivating, and supervising students
  • Skills in record-keeping, evaluation, and collaboration with teachers and parents

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity, DoDEA Pacific East District. Edgren Middle High School, Misawa AFB, 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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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/30/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC7X-26-12921846-EX