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American Sign Language Instructor

Whizara
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PART-TIME AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL 1) INSTRUCTOR

Teach ASL. Build Communication Skills. Inspire Connection.

Location: 5886 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Start Date: September 7, 2026
Pay: $25–$40/hour, based on experience
Position: Part-Time | In-Person

🤟 Make ASL Engaging and Accessible

We're looking for an enthusiastic American Sign Language (ASL 1) Instructor to introduce middle and high school students to the fundamentals of ASL through interactive, engaging, and practical learning experiences.

You'll help students build a foundation in basic signs, vocabulary, fingerspelling, everyday expressions, and introductory conversation skills while creating a supportive environment where they feel comfortable practicing, participating, and making mistakes.

The goal isn't simply to teach signs. It's to help students build confidence, communication skills, and an appreciation for inclusive communication and Deaf culture.

You don't need to be a professional ASL instructor or traditional classroom teacher. If you have a strong foundation in ASL, are comfortable teaching beginner-level concepts, and enjoy working with students, you may be a great fit.

You also don't need to be fully fluent to apply. We're open to candidates with a solid understanding of ASL who can confidently teach beginner-level material with the support of the provided curriculum.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Lead engaging, beginner-friendly ASL sessions for middle and high school students
  • Teach foundational signs, vocabulary, fingerspelling, and everyday expressions
  • Introduce students to basic conversational skills and practical ASL phrases
  • Help students practice through activities, games, conversations, and real-world scenarios
  • Demonstrate signs clearly and provide supportive feedback
  • Encourage students to participate and practice without fear of making mistakes
  • Introduce age-appropriate concepts related to Deaf culture, accessibility, and inclusive communication
  • Adapt instruction to different learning styles, abilities, and experience levels
  • Create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
  • Encourage curiosity, participation, and confidence
  • Monitor student progress and celebrate accomplishments
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment
  • Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff
  • Arrive prepared, dependable, and ready to engage students

🌟 What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can make beginner-level ASL approachable, engaging, and meaningful for students.

You may be a great fit if you have:

  • A strong foundation in American Sign Language
  • Confidence with basic signs, vocabulary, fingerspelling, and everyday phrases
  • The ability to demonstrate and explain beginner-level ASL clearly
  • A genuine interest in ASL, communication, accessibility, or Deaf culture
  • Patience, enthusiasm, and an encouraging personality
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfort leading and engaging groups of students
  • The ability to follow a provided curriculum and instructional guidance
  • Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
  • Respect for Deaf culture and inclusive communication practices

Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Experience in ASL instruction, education, tutoring, mentoring, interpreting, camps, or youth programs is helpful.

Fluent ASL users, ASL learners with a strong foundation, ASL and Deaf Studies students, interpreters, educators, college students, recent graduates, and passionate ASL users are encouraged to apply.

💡 Why You'll Love This Role

  • Competitive Pay: Earn $25–$40/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Curriculum Support: Teaching materials and instructional guidance are provided, so you don't have to build everything from scratch.
  • Meaningful Work: Help students develop communication skills, confidence, and an appreciation for inclusive communication.
  • Interactive Teaching: Use activities, games, conversations, and hands-on practice to make ASL engaging and memorable.
  • Build Valuable Experience: Develop teaching, communication, classroom leadership, and youth-development skills.
  • Make an Impact: Give students a practical communication skill that can help them connect with more people and better understand accessibility and inclusion.

🤟 This Role Could Be a Great Fit If You Are

  • An ASL instructor or fluent ASL user
  • An ASL learner with a strong foundation
  • An ASL or Deaf Studies student
  • An ASL interpreter
  • A Deaf or hard-of-hearing educator
  • An education, linguistics, or language student
  • A college student or recent graduate
  • An aspiring teacher or educator
  • A tutor, mentor, or youth leader
  • Someone passionate about accessibility and inclusive communication
  • Someone who enjoys ASL and helping students learn

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have a strong foundation in ASL, enjoy working with students, and can bring patience, enthusiasm, and creativity to the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help students build confidence, develop a new way to communicate, and discover the power of signing.