English as a Second Language (ESL)

Job Classification
Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Employee category: Staff
Position Type: Part-Time
FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Position Details
Job Code: AA012PTNESL
Department: Adult and Continuing Education
Division: Educational Innovation and Global Programming
Reports to: Assistant Director of Adult and Continuing Education
Positions Supervised: none
Location: Primarily any KCKCC location assigned by the Assistant Director of Adult and Continuing Education

Job Purpose
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for Adult Education ESL instructors that will provide learner centered instruction to teach non-native speakers English. Emphasis will be on reading, vocabulary development, listening, speaking, writing, and grammar. They will ensure compliance with all aspects of English as a Second Language as required by the Adult and Family Literacy Act (AFELA), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Instruction will include adult students, 18 years of age or older, at all levels of language acquisition. There may be additional sections to be taught at any location including daytime, online, virtually and/or at area high schools. This is a POOL position and application materials are accepted on an on-going basis throughout the year for consideration.

Position Description

• Teach English as a Second Language, basic computer skills, civics/citizenship, employability skills and life skills.
• Create and implement daily lesson plans which utilize a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate adult learners, addressing diverse learning modalities, abilities, needs and interests through differentiated instruction to ensure every student makes adequate progress related to their learning goals.
• Teach adult learners in a variety of learning environments including on campus, remotely and at business partnership sites.
• Prepare students to achieve educational attainment, secure employment, retain/improve employment, transition to post-secondary, college readiness, citizenship skills, and other goals set forth by the program or the Kansas Board of Regents.
• Supplement classroom instruction with on-line resources.
• Maintain and submit all necessary records for state and federal reports in a timely manner.
• Advise with students during enrollment week and at a minimum every three weeks thereafter regarding test scores, goals, roadblocks, study resources, academic progress, and other topics specific to individual students’ progress and document sessions appropriately.
• Administer assessments to students as necessary or set forth by KBOR Proficiency Attainment Model (PAM).
• Communicate with absent students via phone or email and record communication on shared contact log.
• Navigate and employ the use of the Adult Education Student Information System (AESIS).
• Engage in staff development activities/meetings with other adult education staff, both within and outside of KCKCC, during the academic year to enhance quality of instruction.
• Ensure attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director/Director.

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• High energy, self-starter, who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employee in the organization.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Position Qualifications and/or Education

Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Adult Education, English as a Second Language, or a related area.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or training English as a Second Language.
• Working within a diverse environment of active learners.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

• Certificate or master’s degree or higher in Teaching English as a Second Language from an accredited university.
• Experience collaborating with adult learners.
• Experience living in another country and/or speaking a second language.
• Teaching experience, especially in Adult Education, High School Equivalency, or ESL classes.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule
Cannot exceed 29 hours per week and the exact hours vary depending on location and need. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution