Employment

Instructor Vacancies

Explore current openings for Army JROTC instructors across the country. Positions vary by school district, contract length, and specialty.

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• Position: Army Instructor – STEM Focus
  Location: Waipahu High School, HI
  Status: Full-Time
• Position: Senior Army Instructor – Urban Leadership
  Location: Denbigh High School, VA
  Status: Full-Time
• Position: Army Instructor – Raider Challenge
  Location: Garfield High School, CA
  Status: Full-Time

Application & Certification

To apply, you must:

• Be retired from active duty (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)
• Meet education and character standards
• Submit documents via the JQUIP Portal
• Complete Tier 1 background check with Childcare clearance

Full instructions: Application & Certification page

Certification Requirements

• DA-style photo
• Resume and transcripts
• Background check documentation
• DD Form 2767 and school contract

Details: Certification Requirements page

Instructor Pay

• Retired pay + active duty pay difference
• Cost-shared between Army and school district
• Adjusted for contract length (10, 11, or 12 months)

More info: Instructor Pay page

Employment FAQs

• Can I apply before retirement? Yes, but certification is contingent on retirement status.
• What documents are required? Resume, transcripts, DA-style photo, background check forms.
• How is pay determined? Based on MIP formula and school district policies.
• What if I want to transfer schools? Contact your brigade for guidance and approval.
• Where do I submit my DD Form 2767? To your servicing brigade for processing.

Full FAQ: Employment FAQs page

Application Timeline

• Week 1: Gather documents and confirm eligibility
• Week 2: Submit via JQUIP and complete background check
• Week 3–4: Await school district contact and onboarding
• Ongoing: Monitor vacancies and update certification as needed

Resources

• Certification Requirements
• Instructor Pay Overview
• Employment FAQs
• Marketing & Outreach Toolkit
• Program Guide for Administrators (PDF)

Contact & Support

• Fort Knox HQ: (502) 624-3204
• Email: jrotcops@army.mil
• Instructor Applications: usacc.mbx.jrotc-instructor-applications@army.mil
• Pay Issues: usacc.mbx.hq-jrotc-pay@army.mil