GLL P/T ESL Instructor presso Klamath Community College, OR

About the Department

The Global Languages and Learning Department is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) ESL Instructor to provide high-quality English language instruction to adult learners. The ideal candidate will be experienced in adult education and familiar with the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) Standards. This position includes teaching multilevel ESL classes and supporting students in achieving personal, professional, and academic goals. Instruction will incorporate both andragogical and pedagogical approaches to meet diverse learner needs.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties reflect the core responsibilities of this role in alignment with CEA Standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Collaborative Teaching Environment: Work closely with instructional and administrative staff to support student success and maintain program quality through shared resources and best practices.
• Effective Communication: Demonstrate strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and communication skills to build rapport with diverse adult learners.
• Curriculum Implementation: Develop and deliver multilevel ESL instruction aligned with learner goals and CEA standards, using evidence-based and learner-centered strategies.
• Assessment and Planning: Conduct language needs assessments and ongoing formative evaluations to tailor instruction and promote measurable learning outcomes.
• Interactive and Real-World Instruction: Use communicative, task-based activities to promote language use in real-life contexts. Integrate self-directed learning opportunities and structured support as needed.
• Life and Work Skills Integration: Embed instruction in essential life, college, and workforce skills—including digital, financial, and health literacy—to prepare learners for real-world application of English.
• Student Support and Advising: Provide basic academic advising, referrals to resources, and occasional tutoring to support holistic student development.
• Professional Integrity: Uphold program goals and policies, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to continuous improvement in accordance with CEA Standards.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental goals and the overall mission of the Global Languages and Learning Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies, aligned with best practices and CEA Standards for quality English language programs:

• Commitment to serve all students whose first language is not English through the department’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
• Experience delivering student-centered instruction in multilevel, multicultural classrooms.
• Ability to manage a professional adult learning environment with participants below the 12th-grade skill level from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into instruction, including virtual teaching tools and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Flexibility in responding to changes in priorities, student needs, or instructional delivery methods.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with a strong focus on active listening and professional interaction.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all student and program-related matters.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to working as part of a diverse instructional team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general office technology.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and commitment to high-quality instruction and service delivery.
• Background in Language Arts and Social Studies is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May occasionally lift or carry up to 20 lbs., and perform tasks requiring stooping or bending.
• Regular movement between seated, standing, and walking positions.
• Standard classroom or office environment, with possible hybrid/remote instruction via Zoom or other platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education, TESOL/TEFL, or a related field. 

Preferred:

• Experience teaching adult learners, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with learners of varying ages, educational levels, and learning differences.
• TESOL Certification.
• Background in Adult Basic Education.
• Fluency in Spanish is beneficial but not required.

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.