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Continuing Education Position Summary The Community Education Instructor is responsible for teaching and facilitating classes designed to provide non-credit, enrichment, or skills-based instruction ...

Continuing Education Position Summary The Community Education Instructor is responsible for teaching and facilitating classes designed to provide non-credit, enrichment, or skills-based instruction ...

Continuing Education Position Summary The Community Education Instructor is responsible for teaching and facilitating classes designed to provide non-credit, enrichment, or skills-based instruction ...

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How much do community education instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for community education instructor in the United States is $51,178.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Education Instructor vs Community Program Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Education InstructorCommunity Program Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in education, community development, or related field; certifications in teaching or youth programsOften a bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, or related; project management experience
Work EnvironmentSchools, community centers, non-profit organizationsCommunity centers, non-profits, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, non-profits, local governmentNon-profit organizations, government agencies, community service providers

While both roles focus on community engagement, the Community Education Instructor primarily delivers educational programs and workshops, whereas the Community Program Coordinator manages the planning and coordination of community initiatives. The instructor is more directly involved in teaching, while the coordinator oversees program logistics and development.

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Infographic showing various Community Education Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,178 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Community Education Instructor

Campus, IL โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide instruction using appropriate technology and effective delivery methods.

  • Create a student-centered learning environment that accommodates diverse educational needs.

  • Facilitate student learning by preparing, delivering, and assessing learning activities aligned with course outcomes.


Job description

Position Title:

Community Education Instructor

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE:Instructor, Community Education
STATUS:Part time
DEPARTMENT: Corporate and Community Services
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Non-union
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Community Education/Coordinator, Training/Coordinator, Contract Training
PLACEMENT: Non-credit instructor
HIRING RANGE: Pay rate is per hour for instruction, and the rate is determined on the subject matter.
Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
A Community Education Instructor is an instructor hired for an individual seminar for which he/she is qualified. The Community Education Instructor reports to one of the following coordinators (Community Education/Training/Contract Training) and provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time staff in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to provide instructions at other campus sites is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide instruction using appropriate technology, appropriate and effective standards of delivery, and a variety of methods of instruction.
2. To create a student-centered learning environment that is accessible to individual learners with diverse educational needs and goals.
3. Facilitate student learning by preparing, delivering, and assessing learning activities that are consistent with approved course outcomes.
4. Improve student learning by using a variety of teaching strategies.
5. Cultivate open-minded inquiry.
6. Encourage thoughtful, self-reflective assessment.
7. Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.
8. Provide applicable and relevant classroom exercises.
9. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional processes as appropriate, and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. One (1) year of experience in the subject matter.
2. Certification, licensure, endorsements and related experience will be considered.
3. Experience in instructional/classroom technology.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate's Degree in Education, subject matter, or closely related field
2. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
3. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
4. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual classroom and/or lab environment.

BENEFITS

Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Part Time - Adjunct Faculty

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

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