Instructor JROTC (NCO ARMY)

Department of Defense

Zama, Japan Full-time $57,675 – $114,825 Closes Jun 23, 2026

Summary

About the Position: Department of War Education Activity, DoDEA Pacific East District. Zama Middle High School, Zama, Japan. This is an Army NCO JROTC position.

Duties

  • Develop/Organize long-range lesson plans.
  • Modify Teaching methods or materials.
  • Maintain individual and class records.
  • Counsel and motivate students to meet standards.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and guardians.
  • Evaluate and develop educational materials.
  • Supervise students outside activities.

Education

Foreign Education: Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: 1.) the work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation.

You must select and work directly with one of these organizations 2.) the foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and 3.) the work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 semester hours of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college. Failure to provide all the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

  • As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume. 2.
  • Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional DD214 – Must provide a most current DD214 (Service 2 or Member 4) (i.e.
  • Certification: Must provide a current JROTC Certification/Pre-letter from the Agency of this position.

About this role

The Instructor JROTC (NCO Army) position with the Department of Defense is based in Zama, Japan. About the Position: Department of War Education Activity, DoDEA Pacific East District. The role pays $57,675 to $114,825 per year.

Day to day, the work involves counsel and motivate students to meet standards. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal service experience this Instructor JROTC (NCO Army) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Instructor JROTC (NCO Army) position with the Department of Defense in Zama, Japan, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $57,675 to $114,825 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Zama, Japan, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 23, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Zama, Japan
Salary $57,675 – $114,825
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 23, 2026
Posted Jun 19, 2026
Source ID NC7X-26-12989471-EX
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