ELL Instructor

Overview

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is seeking non‑credit instructors to teach English to non‑native speakers. The positions focus on reading, vocabulary development, listening, speaking, writing and grammar in a student‑centered classroom environment at JCAE locations (West Park and Center of Grace). These are ELL instructor roles, not adjunct positions.

Position: ELL Instructor

Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position: Non‑Credit Instructor

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $25.00 per hour and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume

• Create and submit weekly lesson plans, utilizing the digital template provided, to the building lead.
• Learn and implement the required curriculum emphasizing 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.
• Confer 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 online and in‑person each semester.
• Complete all JCCC annual mandatory training and administrative requirements, plus 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 formal observations, with debriefs and follow‑up observations to confirm implementation of recommendations.
• Fill in periodically for other teachers.
• Daytime and evening shifts available.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English as a Second Language or related area and experience working with English language learners in a classroom setting.
• Ability to create quality digital lesson plans and maintain a student‑centered classroom.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Interactive teaching method.
• Ability to understand, support and differentiate for multi‑level learners.
• Proficiency in basic classroom technology, Microsoft applications, and other program technologies.
• Flexibility.
• Minimum of one year teaching in a classroom setting (not individual tutoring).
• Experience working with a culturally diverse population.
• Experience teaching adult learners and working with Microsoft Office applications and basic classroom technology.

• 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 with interactive learning.
• Experience teaching adult English Language Learners.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application, resume, and cover letter.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the campus gym for employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has a national reputation for educational excellence and student success, with smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture.

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, 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, including employment and admissions. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Human Resources as listed in the posting.

For assistance during the search process, contact HR. Finalists for this position may be subject to criminal background investigations. Applicants may be required to submit a certified transcript. For full consideration, apply prior to the review date listed in the posting. If you need accommodations in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources.

To apply, please visit the posting URL in the job listing.