ELL Online Instructor (Part-time, Iowa Residents Only)

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Only candidates whose residential address is in Iowa will be considered for this position.

Though classes take place online, the instructor must be able to occasionally travel to a Kirkwood location (Coralville, Cedar Rapids, and/or Washington) for meetings or student support.

Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching non-credit English Language and Literacy (ELL) courses to students enrolled in Kirkwood's Adult Education and Literacy Programs. Instruction takes place online via Zoom, though there might be opportunities to teach in Coralville, Cedar Rapids, or Washington if there are openings at those locations. The instructor also assists students in transitioning from ELL courses to Kirkwood related work training and higher education opportunities in collaboration with other Kirkwood staff.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two hours each day. The session dates for the 2026/2027 Program Year are:

1. Session 1: July 8 - September 10
2. Session 2: September 28 - December 10
3. Session 3: January 11 - March 11
4. Session 4: March 29 - June 3

Currently there is 1 opening to teach a Low Intermediate morning class (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday through Thursday). When class is in session, the total hours per week for one class equates to 10 hours (8 hours teaching + 2 hours prep), with limited additional hours provided for team meetings, special projects, and professional development. While previous teaching experience (any subject, but literacy, language, or ELL preferred) is encouraged, there is no licensing requirement.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods.
• Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities.
• Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Provide contextualized, scaffolder, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ELL college and career readiness and CASAS ELL standards.
• Track attendance daily and submit reports.
• Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Possess the ability to develop, enforce, and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds, abilities and personalities effectively.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
• Use computer systems effectively for word processing, database management, and classroom instructional purposes.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.