ASL Teaching and Curriculum Development Internship

Remote and hybrid internships are available for Fall 2026.

Internship Program Duration​

12-15 weeks (interns must be able to commit to 12 weeks of work)

Time Commitment

15-25 hours/week minimum (Summer Internships)

10-20 hours/week minimum (Spring & Fall Internships)

Internship Status
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.

ASL Teaching and Curriculum Development Internship 

AES World Languages and Cultures Institute [AWLCI] is seeking remote American Sign Language Teaching and Curriculum Development Interns 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. 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 position requires candidates to have the following qualifications:​

• 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

How to apply

Internship application form