Coast Guard JROTC – Senior Maritime Science Instructor Teacher

Instructs cadets in the CGJROTC curriculum during the school year; develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plan.

Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times; maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.

Recruits cadets into CGJROTC program and provides appropriate counseling to cadets; evaluates student progress and submits necessary government reports on a timely basis.

Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for CGJROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.

Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness requirements.

Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of cadets.

Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents; meets with students and parents.

Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records; maintains CGJROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local policies; monitors and assesses students' academic progress.

Oversees the appropriate use and care of instructional materials, uniforms, facilities, and equipment.

Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, para educators, parents, and community members in the education of students.

Attends staff meetings; serves on various committees.

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local Coast Guard recruiting office and Coast Guard Academy Admissions office.

Other duties as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Must be approved/certified as a Coast Guard JROTC instructor (send email inquiry to ).
• 2. Apply for a NJ Teaching Certification (Military Science #2250).
• 3. Proficient in the use of standard computer applications.
• 4. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• 5. Ability to work collaboratively with the school administration, staff, and the service's CGJROTC program leadership.
• 6. Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
• 7. Experience in the Coast Guard training community either as a Coast Guard instructor, instructional designer, master training specialist, training manager, or training supervisor.
• 8. Experience in non-profit leadership, secondary education, or leadership in youth-based programs.
• 9. Meets the health qualifications required of all personnel.
• 10. Required criminal history background check.
• 11. Must have a physical and medical fitness level that permits participation fully in CGJROTC activities. This includes but is not limited to the ability to march for at least one hour, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to move boxes of curricular materials and other equipment.
• 12. Instructors must possess the stamina to lead physical readiness training for a minimum of 50 minutes and the ability to conduct full day trainings over the course of several days.
• 13. As a uniformed representative of the USCG, instructors must maintain a sharp, professional appearance in uniform and personal grooming in accordance with USCG regulations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• 1. An educational minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in any focus.
• 2. Commissioned Officer W-2 through O-6 Coast Guard retirees:
  Active duty, or reserve (within 1-year of retirement and upto 5-years after separation date) Active SELRES members (with a minimum of 4 years of service) Coast Guard Veterans (Separated with honorable discharge within the past 5-years, with at least 8-years of service).
• 3. Must be familiar and comfortable with various leadership, teaching, and learning styles across structured classroom lessons, close-order drill, USCG unit field trips, and providing leadership guidance to students.
• 4. Experience with formal classroom and informal instruction.
• 5. Familiar with various leadership, teaching, and learning styles.
• 6. Familiar with the current happenings of the USCG: operationally, administratively, and in recruiting.