JROTC Army Instructor

overview

hamilton county schools, located in chattanooga, tn, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in hamilton county.

learn more about working for hamilton county schools e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, opportunity 2030.

to support the maximization of every enrolled jrotc cadet’s potential.

east hamilton high school is a diverse 9–12 school located in ooltewah, tennessee, just outside chattanooga. We are recognized for excellence across academics, athletics, and the arts, and we are committed to preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond. Our academic opportunities include a full range of honors and advanced placement courses, as well as programs in business, av production, and fine arts, ensuring that every student can discover and develop their unique talents.

east hamilton offers educators a collaborative and supportive environment where the focus is always on what is best for students. Our faculty is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a belief in the power of teamwork. We value innovation, accountability, and professional growth, welcoming teachers at all stages of their careers who are eager to contribute to a thriving, student‑centered school community.

we seek teachers who are passionate about their subjects, dedicated to their students, and inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting impact. At east hamilton, you will find more than a workplace—you will find a professional home where your skills, ideas, and commitment to students are valued and supported.

the following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

instructs junior reserve officer training corps (jrotc) cadets at the host high school to which assigned in hamilton county, tennessee at the grade level(s) prescribed by the senior jrotc instructor (jrotc department head) in accordance with the weekly training schedules and the procedures prescribed by the sponsoring military department, jrotc department head, and school principal; performs integrated‑curricular instructional and coaching duties and administrative/logistical requirements as prescribed by the school administration and jrotc department head which do not conflict with the primary operational academic mission.

Reports directly to the jrotc department head.

• reviews, studies, and comprehends subject content contained in the sponsoring military’s program of instruction (poi) in order to ensure that presented academic instruction accomplishes designated training objectives using associated poi materials, applicable military field manuals, other associated training materials and personal experience. Remains proficient in all classroom technology.
• ensures qualification in integrated‑curricular and adventure training activities in order to accomplish training objectives safely using personal experience, applicable military field manuals, handbooks, other associated training materials and personal “hands‑on” training as required.
• studies and comprehends conditions/requirements in order to effectively coach an active, competitive color guard, drill team, rifle team, or adventure team using personal experience, applicable military field manuals, associated training materials and personal “hands‑on” training as required.
• reads professional publications in order to ensure that currency is maintained in changing military doctrine and operational procedure applicable to subject content of jrotc program using material provided by the sponsoring military department.