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.Core Responsibilities: Instruction & MentoringTeach the AFJROTC curriculum including Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Health & WellnessMentor and guide cadets in their personal, academic, and leadership developmentAdjust teaching approach / methods based on cadet learning styles and needsExtracurricular ActivitiesSupervise cadet co-curricular activities and Cadet Corp operationsOrganize and/or supervise field trips, events, and community service projectsSupport co-curricular activities that may occur outside of regular school hours, including weekendsProgram ManagementManage day-to-day operations of the AFJROTC programParticipate in Alvirne High School department head meetings and activitiesEnsure compliance with Department of Defense, Air Force, and Headquarters AFJROTC regulations and standardsCollaboration and CommunicationCommunicate effectively with cadets, parents, and school staff & administratorsPromote the AFJROTC program within the school and communityCollaborate with community partners such as the VFW, American Legion, and National Guard to ensure program successRegular 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. Application requirements can be viewed at Prospective Instructors > Air Force Accessions Center > Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. This site also includes important information on JROTC instructor minimum pay and the AFJROTC instructor certification process.Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a school/classroom environment where unusual temperature, noise, and hazards are relatively non-existent.Compensation: The minimum salary range is $89,554 - $94,670, based upon the SY26 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.Benefits include: Health insurance with a competitive cost shareDental insurance at no cost to the employee,Vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)403b retirement participationAFLAC plansParticipation in NH retirement systemSick timeA tuition reimbursement programHighly Desired Qualifications: Prior teaching experiencePrior experience with Air Force inspectionsAbility to instruct cadets in a fixed-base flight simulatorKnowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations and experience in preparing students for the FAA Remote Pilot examApplication Procedure: For consideration, apply online at: www.applitrack.com/sau81/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=2512Selection Procedure: EEO- Equal Opportunity Employer
