Adult Basic Education/English Connection Instructor

Johnson County Community College; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Gym access on campus

Discount at Hiersteiner Center

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is seeking an Adult Basic Education/English Connection Instructor to join the Workhorse Development & Continuing Education unit as a non-credit, part-time instructor in Overland Park, Kansas.

The role focuses on facilitating English instruction for students progressing from basic life-skill English to GED-level coursework, with emphasis on reading, grammar, writing, and digital literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Proficient capability using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide English instruction to students transitioning to GED-level coursework.
• Develop daily lesson plans aligned to state and local standards.
• Facilitate standardized testing for benchmarking.
• Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction.
• Create reports and maintain records.
• Participate in professional development events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Jobs at JCCC - Details - Adult Basic Education/English Connection Instructor

Adult Basic Education/English Connection Instructor

Position:Adult Basic Education/English Connection Instructor

Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position: Non-Credit Instructor

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday, 8 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $26.00 per hour

Position Summary: Provide English instruction to students who are transitioning from basic life-skill English classes into GED-level academic coursework, college transition or higher career placement. Instruction will be in reading, grammar, writing, vocabulary development, civics, and digital literacy at an intermediate to low-advanced level. Development of daily lesson plans to keep student attention, adhere to state and local academic standards and increase student success. Facilitate standardized testing for benchmarking. Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction with learners. Create reports and maintain records. Participate in professional development events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.
• Proficient capability using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary or Secondary Education degree.
• Experience teaching non-native speakers.
• Experience teaching reading, grammar, and writing.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult non-native students.
• Understanding of the unique needs of adult non-native students.

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.

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 ( [e-mail] ), 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: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail] .

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail] . 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.

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 at the discretion of business necessity. 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.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time