Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor, Warrenton

Air Force Junior ROTC Instructors

The success of Air Force Junior Requisition Team (AFJROTC) would not be possible without the expertise and dedication of the nearly 1,900 retired Airmen who serve as Aerospace Science Instructors. AFJROTC is a full program and is not confined to the "regular" school day, nor just the classroom. AFJROTC instructors conduct academic classes during the regular school day, but also supervise Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs) after regular school hours. LDRs are experiential learning activities like drill teams, academic bowl teams, marksmanship teams, etc. A robust and successful AFJROTC program will have several active LDRs throughout the year.Each AFJROTC program must be staffed with a minimum of two instructors. More instructors are added as enrollment grows. An AFJROTC unit typically has one retired officer and one retired enlisted instructor. Officer instructors are retired officers who have at least a bachelor's degree. Over 90 percent of them have master's degrees with backgrounds in teaching, extensive experience managing complex programs, and many have significant experience working with youth groups.Enlisted instructors are retired noncommissioned officers who normally have at least a bachelor's degree. All enlisted instructors have extensive experience in leadership, supply, administration, drill and ceremony, teaching, and many have significant experience working with youth groups. Instructors will exhibit only the highest levels of personal and professional conduct while serving as an AFJROTC instructor. Instructors perform duties, accept responsibilities, and meet standards as prescribed by applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Air Force Junior Requisition Team instructions. Instructors will directly supervise all cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, AFJROTC community service events, and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.All AFJROTC instructors are deeply involved in their communities. They teach AFJROTC 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 LDRs. Their hard work and devotion have resulted in an AFJROTC program that's highly acclaimed at the local and national level. Essential Functions of All AFJROTC Instructors: Conduct Academic Classes Lead Before and/or After-School ActivitiesLead Off-Campus Events Be an Ambassador of the Air Force Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements Successfully incorporate AFJROTC-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 measurementsComplete the mandatory AFJROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification