ELL instructor

Join to apply for the ELL instructor role at Johnson County Community College
. The position is part-time, salaried, and offers daytime and evening shifts.

JCCC is searching for non-credit instructors to teach English to non-native speakers by emphasizing reading, vocabulary development, listening, speaking, writing, and grammar in a student-centered classroom environment at JCAE locations. The positions are located at our West Park and Center of Grace locations. These positions are for an ELL instructor, not adjunct positions.

• Create and submit weekly lesson plans, utilizing the digital template provided, to the building lead.
• Learn and implement the required curriculum that emphasizes life skills, workplace skills, digital literacy, civics/citizenship, and more.
• Access and utilize the JCAE ELL website and other online resources to teach in a classroom setting.
• Maintain student data, attendance records and other online resources.
• Conference with learners at the beginning and end of the semester to discuss goals and growth.
• Participate in new student intake onboarding such as registration, orientation, and testing.
• Participate in staff development activities both online and in-person each semester.
• Complete all JCCC annual mandatory training and administrative requirements, as well as additional onboarding requirements for JCAE new teachers.
• Access email regularly and read Weekly Updates to stay informed of expectations and upcoming events.
• Work with the building lead to schedule a formal observation, followed by a debrief and a follow-up observation.
• Fill-in periodically for other teachers.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English as a Second Language or related area.
• Experience working with English language learners in a classroom setting.
• Able to create quality digital lesson plans and maintain a student-centered classroom.
• Demonstrate classroom management skills.
• Interactive teaching method.
• Understand, support, and differentiate for multi-level learners.
• Show proficiency in basic classroom technology, Microsoft applications, and other technologies utilized by the program.
• Flexibility.
• Minimum of one year teaching in a classroom setting, not individual tutoring.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse population.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications and basic classroom technology.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

• TESOL certificate from an accredited university or a master's degree in teaching English as a Second Language.
• Ability to work with a diverse adult student population.
• Ability to teach in a student-centered classroom for 3-hour sessions where interactive learning is emphasized.
• Experience teaching adult English Language Learners.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years.

JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may administer pre‑employment tests relevant to essential job functions. Many departments require applicants to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained.