Secondary School Teacher - AFJROTC - Aerospace Science Instructor

Position Type:
Junior High/High School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Bryant High School
Bryant School District

AFJROTC Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI)

Important:
Interested candidates should visit the AFJROTC website to make sure they are qualified and to start their application and certification process. No person can be hired into an AFJROTC instructor position unless
1) they possess a written AFJROTC instructor certification and
2) Headquarters AFJROTC Instructor Management is involved in their hiring process.

Job Description:

14.6.3. Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI). By statute, the "Non-Senior Military Instructor," (called ASI in AFJROTC), must be a noncommissioned officer (may also be temporarily filled by a commissioned officer in unusual circumstances) is employed as an ASI to complete the unit's basic complement of instructors.

14.6.3.1. In the context of AFJROTC program requirements, operations and activities, the ASI is supervised by and reports directly to the SASI. The ASI assists with the instruction, supervision and development of students, and the operation of the unit as directed by the SASI.

14.6.3.2. A successful ASI is an effective leader who is action oriented, engaged, proactive, and self-reliant. Must be of excellent moral character and have an enthusiasm for aerospace science, leadership education, teaching, and the Air Force.

14.6.4. Shared Duty Requirements of All AFJROTC Instructors.

14.6.4.1. All instructors will have and maintain a current Adult (ages 14-18) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. This certification must be granted from a nationally recognized, hands-on style program. Instructors may pay for CPR training using unit O&M funds if available. If funds are not available, this remains a mandatory, individual instructor requirement. No students will engage in AFJROTC-conducted wellness activities unless all instructors have a valid, unexpired CPR certification as described herein.

14.6.4.2. Equally share (as regular duties) all academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities. Daily commuting distance will not be considered as a factor when determining the equal sharing of duties, including those after school.

14.6.4.3. Maintain required public law-directed unit viability/cadet enrollment and unit operation/management outlined in this instruction.

14.6.4.3.1. Coordinate scheduling of JROTC classes with the school to make it as convenient for students to participate in Aerospace Science classes as in other courses.

14.6.4.3.2. Ensure each AFJROTC student voluntarily participates in the AFJROTC curriculum, conforms to mandatory dress and appearance standards, and maintains acceptable behavior as prescribed by the school, state, and the Air Force. Any cadet who fails to meet and maintain this requirement, must be officially disenrolled and removed from AFJROTC to prevent a negative impact on the remaining cadets.

14.6.4.4. Each instructor must log into the AFJROTC database and AFJROTC-provided email account at least weekly to ensure they remain current on all program announcements, are informed of policy changes, and meet all required deadlines. The use of auto-forwarding of emails is not approved as it will cause some emails to be rejected.

14.6.4.5. Integrate the AFJROTC program into the school environment by cultivating a positive atmosphere of cooperation with school, community, veterans, and parental groups; participating in student information programs and public service actions; and ensuring

AFJROTC is established and remains a separate, integral academic and administrative department of the institution.

14.6.4.6. Maintain liaison with Air Force representatives in academics, logistics, finance, and academic areas to ensure effective utilization of Air Force resources. All instructors will follow AFJROTC financial procedures and maintain financial accountability in accordance with AFJROTC policy.

14.6.4.7. Plan, organize, and instruct aerospace science and leadership education academic courses in compliance with this instruction and other applicable directives. Each class presentation will have a detailed lesson plan. Ensure all courses meet minimum required hours of course content and organize a curriculum model to complement the local school curriculum plan.

14.6.4.8. Develop course syllabi, daily and weekly lesson plans, assignments, demonstrations, training aids, reference materials, and any related data to accomplish course and lesson objectives. Complete lesson plans are furnished to each instructor by Headquarters AFJROTC, and they may be tailored to fit the format directed by the school. When the school does not specify a particular format, instructors must use the format outlined in the AFJROTC Curriculum Guide.

Evaluate the aerospace science and leadership education program to determine whether Air Force and school objectives are accomplished.

14.6.4.9. Confer with Holm Center/DE (Academic Affairs) regarding…