Instructor, English Language Learner

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Ottumwa Main Campus, IA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number:
Department: Adult Basic Education-Learning
Division: Ottumwa Campus
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Under limited supervision, this position provides instruction to English Language Learning. Classes may include basic and intermediate level ELL, Citizenship, and Computer Literacy.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.
Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years teaching experience preferred. Secondary Education Certification preferred.
• Ability to instruct students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact effectively with people on phone, via email, and in person.
• Ability to work with people is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Candidate must exhibit an excellent work ethic, demonstrate a professional attitude, and possess excellent computer literacy skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret and handle routine decisions as related to departmental operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in detail with accuracy and efficiency.

Work Performed

• Assist students with ELL coursework in a variety of formats including explicit instruction, online learning, and individual instruction.
• Plan and participate in student orientation.
• Maintain and report accurate and timely student records.
• Provide staff development related to instruction, data entry and assessment.
• Assist with completion of State of Iowa Adult Education and Literacy program metrics in order to meet program goals.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
• Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Supplemental Information
Responsible To:
Director, Adult Literacy
Position Level:
Other - Non Exempt - Grant-funded, at-will letter of employment.
*This position is dependent on grant funding and subject to change based on availability of funds.
Employment Length:
Part Time
Schedule: Not to exceed 24 hours per week
Indian Hills Community College offers a variety of benefits and perks to support part-time employees, including: