AHS - Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor

Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor position in Owensboro, KY. Instructors conduct academic classes (45–90 minutes, 4–6 periods per day), lead after-school activities (PT, clubs, drill, rocketry, and competitions), and supervise off-campus events (field trips, visits to government/military sites). Instructors serve as ambassadors of the Air Force, maintain professional appearance, and comply with DoD/AFJROTC instructions. Essential duties include curriculum delivery, leadership development activities (LDRs), community engagement, and coordinating certifications while ensuring mentoring, discipline, and student development. Requirements include a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate and certification as an AFJROTC instructor by Air University; program typically requires a minimum of two instructors and favors candidates with a bachelor’s degree and teaching/leadership experience in youth programs. Roles emphasize teamwork, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple cadet activities within a full program outside regular classroom hours.