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 various 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with various 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.
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
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS 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 Employer
