ASL Teacher (Education)

TL;DR

ASL Teacher (Education): Provide asynchronous teaching, grading, feedback, and academic advising for American Sign Language students in an online high school setting with an accent on student support and mentorship. Focus on evaluating expressive and receptive assignments, hosting group tutoring, and fostering positive school culture.

Location: 100% remote within the U.S. only

Salary: $26.60 - $37.38 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a growing online education startup focused on accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platforms, operating MiaPrep Online High School serving grades 7-12.

What you will do

• Support students asynchronously by grading ASL expressive and receptive video assignments using rubrics and providing detailed feedback.
• Host weekly virtual group tutoring sessions to clarify curriculum concepts and assist students.
• Maintain a caseload of up to 20 students for academic advising, including quarterly check-ins and targeted support.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding academic progress and support plans.
• Participate in school initiatives, contribute to academic policies, and help build a positive school culture.
• Manage availability for 40 hours per week during U.S. school hours for meetings and office hours.

Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of classroom ASL teaching experience, preferably at high school or ASL 1 level.
• Strong fluency in ASL and understanding of Deaf culture.
• Proficiency in written English communication for student and parent support.
• Ability to assess student videos using provided rubrics and work independently in a remote setting.
• Tech-savvy with ability to learn platforms like Google Classroom and gradebooks.
• Availability during U.S. time zones (ET, CT, MT, PT) school hours Monday to Friday.

Nice to have

• Teaching certification in ASL, World Languages, or Deaf Education.
• Familiarity with ACTFL standards or proficiency-based ASL instruction.
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction and tools like Zoom and LMS platforms.
• Experience with responsible use of AI tools to increase efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision insurance including specialty care options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible PTO policy combining vacation and sick leave, plus floating holidays.
• Parental leave and other perks available.
• Free site memberships and discounted tuition for employees' children and others.

Hiring process

• Application submission with resume.
• Assessment followed by two or more interviews.
• Role-specific assignment to evaluate fit and skills.