Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor

Johnson County Community College; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

More flexibility on scheduling

Free access to the Gym on campus for所有

Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Dev.

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is seeking an Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor to deliver learner-centered instruction focused on basic literacy and math, leading students toward high school equivalency readiness. The role involves one-on-one and small-group teaching, progress monitoring, and coordinating volunteer support.

The position is a non-credit, exempt, part-time instructor role with a varied schedule and a starting pay of $26.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience in education.
• Strong math and English skills; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide learner-centered instruction for basic literacy and math.
• Prepare learners for GED exam with reading, writing, math.
• Create individual education plans and monitor progress toward passing the GED exam.
• Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups.
• Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction.
• Create reports and maintain records; participate in professional development.

Skills

Education experience

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Elementary or Secondary Education degree

K-12 teaching experience

Job description

Jobs at JCCC - Details - Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor

Position: Adult Basic Education/GED 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, hours vary

Opportunity for hybrid schedule:No

Starting Salary Range: $26.00 per hour

Position Summary: Provide learner-centered instruction for basic literacy and math through high school equivalency/college readiness skills in reading, writing, math computation, applied math, science, and social studies in preparation for taking the 2014 GED® exam. Create individual education plans for each learner and monitor progress toward passing the 2014 GED® exam. Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups. Guide and supervise ongoing study. Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction with learners. Create reports and maintain records. Participate in professional development events.

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years’ experience in field of Education.
• Strong math and English skills, Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary or Secondary Education degree.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult basic education learners.
• Understanding of the unique needs of adult basic education students.
• Demonstrated ability to create individual education plans designed to prepare adult learners to pass the 2014 GED® exam.
• Previous experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners, preferably GED® preparation.

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. 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 [e-mail] .

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

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