ELL Instructor - Online (Part Time)

About the role

The role aims to enhance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. This position is responsible for teaching non-credit English Language and Literacy (ELL) courses to students enrolled in Kirkwood's Adult Education and Literacy Programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with coursework in various 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 manner to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or will receive one by September 14, 2026.
• Prior experience teaching adult ELL/ABE learners or working with adult immigrants (preferred).
• Prior experience teaching ELL or foreign language at any age (preferred).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Foreign Language Teaching, or related field (preferred).
• 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.