American Sign Language Intern at AES World Languages and Cultures Institute
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AES World Languages and Cultures Institute [AWLCI] is seeking remote American Sign Language Teaching and Curriculum Development Interns for Spring 2027 to work on a developing American Sign Language education program for adults. The intern would receive support and training throughout the internship, and work under experienced language instructors and nonprofit professionals. This is an ideal position for individuals interested in a career in education, language teaching, or nonprofit program development.
The American Sign Language Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern would be responsible for both helping to develop activities and materials for the course, and helping plan and launch outreach efforts in advance of the program’s launch. The intern will gain significant experience in curriculum development and teaching techniques as well as program development. There is opportunity to engage in other administrative projects of interest including grant writing and development, communications, and website development.
This intern position runs for 10-20 weeks from January-May 2027, and requires a minimum commitment of at least 10 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship, but AWLCI happily provides support in administrative and facilitative capacities to students who seek to use this internship for college credit or apply for grant/scholarship funding.
This position requires candidates to have the following qualifications:
- Commit to 10-20 hours per week for the duration of the internship
- Has completed at least 1 semester of college
- English fluency
- ASL Proficiency and/or coursework
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- A positive, supportive, professional demeanor
- A proactive, caring, positive, and energetic personality
The ideal candidate would also possess the following qualifications:
- Experience in remote tutoring or teaching
- Demonstrated interest in working with vulnerable immigrant populations
- Bilingual - English and Spanish
- Bilingual - English and Haitian Creole