About Us:
At Lingvano our mission is to break down language barriers and build bridges between Deaf and hearing people. We do so by creating easytouse sign language and Deaf culture lessons.
Role Overview:
We are looking for signing practice hosts to help us add live learning opportunities to our web and appbased learning experience. If you are passionate about people and communities are wellorganized and love teaching others weve got the job for you!
Tasks
What you will do
- Host live signing practices for small groups of learners based on slides & instructions provided by Lingvano
- Motivate each learner who attends to actively participate during the signing practice
- Create an inclusive welcoming and fun learning experience
- Adjust your vocabulary and signing speed to meet learners at their skill levels
- Operate Zoom meetings including technical details like facilitating breakout rooms
Requirements
What you should bring:
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
- Identify as Deaf
- Experience in teaching ASL particularly to beginners
- Ability to motivate and engage learners
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Independence
- Knowledge of how to operate Zoom
- Insights on Deaf community and culture and awareness of cultural sensitivities and nuances when it comes to Deafness
Benefits
Whats in it for you:
- You can contribute to building a successful brand with a clear social impact and work alongside an international team of Deaf hard of hearing and hearing employees
- Flexible working hours
Position Details:
- This is a freelance or contract position
- The gross minimum hourly rate is negotiable based on experience
- We are particularly looking for Deaf applicants to fill in this role