# AK Military Youth Academy (AMYA) Instructor (090406) — Military & Veterans Affairs · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) # AK Military Youth Academy (AMYA) Instructor (090406) Military & Veterans Affairs - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **Salary** — $2,296.50 Biweekly (Range 16) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-06-30 - **Closes** — 2026-07-14 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA), is recruiting for a AMYA Instructor. This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: As part of the AMYA faculty, you will be focusing on creating tailored lesson plans and curricula across multiple disciplines including English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, aligned with Cognia standards, while developing assessment tools and evaluating program effectiveness. In this role you will be implementing diverse instructional strategies to enhance student understanding and skills, fostering individual goal-setting and responsibility, and maintaining positive relationships with staff, parents, and outside agencies. As our new instructor, you will also supervise student work, assign lessons, correct homework, and administer tests, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and promoting a supportive learning environment. Our Mission, Our Values, and Culture: Under general supervision, the Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA) Instructor provides academic instruction in a formal classroom setting. Including creating lesson plans for specific audiences and planning programs to meet the needs of the students in a Cognia accredited school. National Guard's Eight Core Components for success, including: "The National Guard's ChalleNGe Program 8-Core Components" for success includes: Leadership and Followership: Develop understanding and application of positive leadership and followership responsibilities, including effective participation in positive social roles within groups. Responsible Citizenship: Develop an understanding of civic responsibilities and the importance of positive citizenship within the community. Academic Excellence: Increase proficiency in reading and mathematics, successfully attain a GED or high school diploma, and pursue opportunities for higher education. Job Skills: Learn Basic employment skills; resume writing, job interview techniques, and career exploration. Life Coping Skills: Learn and apply personal financial management, teamwork, anger management, and drug and alcohol avoidance strategies to support responsible decision-making. Health & Hygiene : Understand nutritional basics, substance awareness, and positive personal relationships. Service to the Community: Demonstrate civic responsibility by giving back to the community through the completion of a minimum of 40 hours of community service. Physical Fitness: Improve personal fitness by engaging regularly in daily exercise activities and intramural sports that promote physical wellness and healthy habits. The Benefits of Joining Our Team: When you join AMYA, you will be at the forefront of helping Alaska’s youth achieve their full potential. We are committed to your professional growth through skills development and career advancement. In addition, you’ll enjoy paid leave, multiple retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits—supporting you both professionally and personally as you serve your community. The Working Environment You Can Expect: AMYA is proudly situated at Camp Carroll on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER), nestled amidst the scenic Arctic Valley with a three-mile paved trail for walking and jogging, and access to a no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory, providing opportunities to collaborate with military members and fellow state employees while supporting a healthy work-life balance and fulfilling our mission. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development. To learn more about Alaska Military Youth Academy, please visit: Alaska Military Youth Academy To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply! *NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE* The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration. State employees are guests at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control. Special Note : In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered. [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5378227/ak-military-youth-academy-amya-instructor-090406) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. 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