Teach English to non-native speakers focusing on reading, writing, and grammar in a student-centered environment. Responsibilities include creating weekly lesson plans, maintaining student data, and participating in student onboarding and staff development.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or ESL and at least one year of classroom teaching experience with adult learners. Proficiency in basic classroom technology and experience with culturally diverse populations are essential.
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Job description
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.
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.
Benefits
Free Gym Access
Scheduling Flexibility
Child Development Center Discount
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 shift Tuesday/Thursday, 8
30
AM - 12:30 PM.
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.
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.
JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. 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, which includes employment and admissions, 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.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu [TitleIX@jccc.edu]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov [OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov].
Disclosure
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu [HR@jccc.edu].
In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained.
For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Duties
and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu [HR@jccc.edu].
Market context
Kansas classroom teacher market context
In Kansas, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, licensure requirements, and school-year hiring cycles, with candidates competing on subject fit, classroom experience, and certification status. This role is competitive because schools typically look for educators who can manage instruction, student support, and compliance with district expectations; in this posting, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credentials align with the listed qualifications and be ready to show relevant teaching or instructional experience.
