Top 1599 Instructor Jobs in Palo Alto, Ca

Part-Time English Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- English
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
13d
Digital Music Production Teaching Opportunities
Concorde Education —Palo Alto, CA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- Classroom
- Software troubleshooting
- High school
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Part-Time Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
13d
Head Instructor for Kids Cooking Camp
KidzKitchen —Los Gatos, CA
- $60 - $75 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Part-Time History Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
1d
Chess Teacher (Part Time, In-Person)
Concorde Education —Palo Alto, CA
- $55 - $85 an hour
- Contract
- High school
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
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6d
(Part-time Faculty) - Sculpture Instructor
Monterey Peninsula College —Peninsula, CA
- $69.14 - $94.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Part-Time Film and Media Studies Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
- Retirement plan
10d
Part-Time Sign Language, American Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
- Retirement plan
(Part-time Faculty Pool) - Communication Instructor
Monterey Peninsula College —Peninsula, CA
- $69.14 - $94.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
1d
Part-Time Geography Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
- Retirement plan
1d
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR (Enlace)
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District —San Jose, CA
- $95,629 - $170,322 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
(Part-time Faculty Pool) - Human Services Instructor
Monterey Peninsula College —Peninsula, CA
- $56.73 - $77.52 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Part-Time English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- English
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
13d
Writing Instructor for Summer Camp 2026
Education Unlimited —Palo Alto, CA
- $1,410 - $1,500 a week
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
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(Part-time Faculty Pool) Education Instructor
Monterey Peninsula College —Peninsula, CA
- $69.14 - $94.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Education
Part-Time Office Technologies Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- $89.20 - $151.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Retirement plan
9d
Traditional Art Teaching Opportunities
Concorde Education —Oakland, CA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
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5d
Cooking Teaching Opportunities
Concorde Education —Oakland, CA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Classroom
- ServSafe
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6d

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Part-Time English Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District -
San Mateo, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$89.20 - $151.07 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Faculty collaboration
Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
Cultural competency
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

Part-Time English Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Teach developmental and transfer composition, workplace writing, and/or literature courses.

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

The full range of college English: developmental and transfer composition, workplace writing, and literature, including successful experience teaching, or evidence of preparation to teach in the discipline
Composition theory and research
The use of technology in teaching and learning

Skills and Abilities:

Willing to work in the Writing Center, which serves students enrolled in English and ESL courses and courses participating in the Writing Across the Curriculum Initiative
Teach in specialized programs designed to encourage student retention
Use teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration and engaging students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills
Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences
Willingness to monitor students' progress regularly and judiciously, and provide substantive feedback
Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards
Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's pedagogy
Enthusiasm for the well-being of the department, division, college, and district as reflected in a willingness to work with faculty and staff in a spirit of collegiality

Job Requirements:

Master's or higher in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or higher in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
Comprehend speech at normal levels
Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Frequent bending at the waist
Physical presence at on-site locations
Communicate and interact with others
Observe and interpret people and situations
Learn and apply new information or skills
Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
Work with frequent interruptions
Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

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instructor jobs in palo alto, ca

Part-Time English Instructor (Pool)

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Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)

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(Part-time Faculty Pool) - Human Services Instructor

Part-Time English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor (Pool)

Writing Instructor for Summer Camp 2026

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