ELL Instructor (Part Time) Print Apply ELL Instructor (Part Time) Salary $21.69 Hourly Location Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa, IA Job Type Part-time Job Number 02857 Division Continuing Ed/Training Svcs Department Secondary Programs Opening Date 06/03/2026 Description Benefits Questions
JOB GOAL
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching non-credit English Language and Literacy (ELL) courses to students enrolled in Kirkwood's Adult Education and Literacy Programs. Instruction will take place face-to-face at Dream City in Iowa City. At times there might be travel to other Kirkwood locations for meetings. The instructor also assists students in transitioning from ELL courses to Kirkwood-related work training and higher education opportunities in collaboration with other Kirkwood staff. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. The session dates for this program year are: Session 1: July 8
- September 10, 2026 Session 2: September 28
- December 10, 2026 Session 3: January 11
- March 11, 2027 Session 4: March 29
- June 3, 2027.
There is currently one opening for one class from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The total hours per week for one class equates to 10 hours, with limited extra hours available for team meetings, special projects, and professional development. While previous teaching experience (any subject, but literacy, language, or ELL preferred) is encouraged, there is no licensing requirement.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Advocate for Continual Improvement
- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability
- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions. Champion Service
- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance
- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead
- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods. Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities. Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students. Perform other related work duties as assigned. Provide contextualized, scaffolder, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ELL college and career readiness and
CASAS ELL
standards. Track attendance daily and submit reports. Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator. Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Possess the ability to develop, enforce, and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds, abilities and personalities effectively. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and the general public. Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication. Use computer systems effectively for word processing, database management, and classroom instructional purposes. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
: Prior experience teaching adult ELL/ABE learners or working with adult immigrants Prior experience teaching ELL or foreign language at any age Bachelor's or master's degree in TESOL, Education, Foreign Language Teaching or related field TESOL training/certification preferred, such as K-12 certification in ELL, bachelors or graduate studies in
TESOL, TEFL
certification or completion of MN Literacy Council pre-service training courses for adult ELL educators ( http://online.themlc.org/ ).
EEO/AA STATEMENT
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,
Telephone:
(303) 844-5695
FAX:
(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339
Email:
OCR.Denver@ed.gov .
WHY KIRKWOOD
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here ! 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution? Yes No 02 Are you able to teach on campus from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Dream City in Iowa City? Yes No Required Question Employer Kirkwood Community College Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404 Phone 319-398-5572 Website http://www.kirkwood.edu Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.
