ELL Instructor

Job Description

Johnson County Community College
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.

Position Summary:

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. Please note that these positions are not located on the main JCCC campus. They 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 to teach in a classroom setting.
• 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.
• Completing all JCCC annual mandatory training and administrative requirements, as well as additional onboarding requirements for JCAE new teachers. These requirements may involve account setup, website access, lesson plan training, LMS training, data entry, and other tasks to prepare for the class.
• 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. This will be followed by a debrief, and a follow up observation to confirm that recommendations have been implemented.
• Fill-in periodically for other teachers.

Daytime and Evening shifts available.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TESOL certificate from an accredited university or a master's degree in teaching English as a Learning 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.

Benefits Category

For Non-Credit Instructors

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

About JCCC:

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. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

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