2027-2028 Air Force JROTC Inst - 2 pos

Position Details

JOB SUMMARY: Laurel High School is seeking two dedicated Air Force Instructors to lead and manage our Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). These instructors play a vital role in mentoring Air Force Junior ROTC students and are deeply involved in their communities. They teach Air Force Junior ROTC aerospace science and leadership education curricula. They also serve as liaisons between the Air Force and civilian agencies in the aerospace field and perform career and performance counseling for AFJROTC cadets. Instructors devote themselves to cadets in the classroom and during LDR activities. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required. 2. Must have Eight (8) years (at least 96 full months) of satisfactory service time. 3. Military grade must be E6 to E9 or O3 to O6 (prior enlisted, now 01/02, who fully met criteria as an enlisted member). 4. Preferred AFJROTC Certified Instructor. Certification training provided if qualification not met. 5. Favorable criminal background and child protection registry check for the candidate offered employment required. 6. Tuberculin test required. 7. Participation in Direct Deposit required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on a particular school's schedule. Each class period may contain 30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels and coming from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Teaching academic classes involves significant organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a high degree of patience. 2. Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading extracurricular activities involves significant organizational skills, strong teambuilding skills, and physical stamina. 3. Lead Off-Campus Events. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and to march in parades with their cadets. Leading off campus events involves significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. 4. Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to always exemplify a positive image of the Air Force by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner in both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform. 5. Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. Any additional certification requirements above the basic Air Force Junior ROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force. 6. Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties. 7. Complete all mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC instructor training. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. This is a 10-month position. Responsibilities may include duties beyond instructional time, such as meetings, professional development, extracurricular activities, and school-related events. Employees are expected to maintain regular attendance, fulfill all assigned responsibilities, and demonstrate flexibility to meet the evolving needs of students, staff, and the district. 2. Salary will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, and demonstrated qualifications, in accordance with district policies and salary structures and AFJROTC Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP). 3. Benefits in accordance with current Laurel Board policy. APPLICATION 1. Letter of Interest 4. College transcripts PROCEDURE: 2. Resume' 5. Three letters of professional reference 3. District Application (www.joindelawareschools.org) DATE POSTED: October 28, 2026 CLOSING DATE: All documents must be received by 12:00 noon on November 13, 2026. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw any or all positions. The District reserves the right to modify and/or delete any possible vacancy at its discretion for these positions. An open and continuous search process will be conducted until these positions are filled. The Laurel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.