Air Force Junior ROTC Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Air Force Junior ROTC Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/4/2025
• Location:
  
  Alvirne High School
• Date Available:
  
  July 2026
• Closing Date: when filled

Hudson is a big town with a small‑town feel. Our comprehensive K‑12 public school district is the heart of the community. Our schools are built on relationships – with each other, with students and with the community. The Hudson School District is seeking a full‑time Air Force Junior ROTC Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the 2026‑2027 school year.

AFJROTC is a 3‑ or 4‑year program offered to high school students in grades 9‑12. Each unit is staffed with a minimum of two instructors – one enlisted, one officer. The curriculum includes Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Health & Wellness components. Co‑curricular activities are an important part of AFJROTC and often build on classroom lessons. Activities include military base visits, incentive flights, Civil Air Patrol orientation flights, or museum visits.

Our AFJROTC program is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and part of the Palmer CTE Center at Alvirne High School. Our CTE program serves students from Hudson, NH plus seven other area school districts. This is an eleven‑month contract position.

• Teach the AFJROTC curriculum including Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Health & Wellness
• Mentor and guide cadets in their personal, academic, and leadership development
• Adjust teaching approach / methods based on cadet learning styles and needs
• Extracurricular Activities
  • Supervise cadet co‑curricular activities and Cadet Corp operations
  • Organize and/or supervise field trips, events, and community service projects
  • Support co‑curricular activities that may occur outside of regular school hours, including weekends
• Program Management
  • Manage day‑to‑day operations of the AFJROTC program
  • Participate in Alvirne High School department head meetings and activities
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force, and Headquarters AFJROTC regulations and standards
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Communicate effectively with cadets, parents, and school staff & administrators
  • Promote the AFJROTC program within the school and community
  • Collaborate with community partners such as the VFW, American Legion, and National Guard to ensure program success

The minimum salary range is $82,324 - $95,625.75 based upon the SY27 JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS) tables and an 11‑month contract. Compensation above JSIPS is negotiable. Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System is mandatory.

• Health insurance with a competitive cost share
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AFLAC plans
• Participation in NH retirement system
• Sick time
• A tuition reimbursement program

Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve members who hold/held a current, final, or retired grade of E6 through E9 may apply.

• Prior experience with Air Force inspections
• Ability to instruct cadets in a fixed‑base flight simulator
• Knowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations and experience in preparing students for the FAA Remote Pilot exam

Work is normally performed in a school/classroom environment where unusual temperature, noise, and hazards are relatively non‑existent.

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