2026 Summer Intern: Instructional Design/Curriculum & Instruction

Miaplaza
Remote United States Full-time 🌐 English
MI
Salary: $49k - $62k/year
Experience: Entry-level
Added to JobCollate: April 16, 2026

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This is a remote, full-time summer internship at Miaplaza focused on instructional design and curriculum development for K-12 students. Interns will gain hands-on experience creating learning materials, performing quality assurance, and contributing to educational program design, with 80% of time dedicated to role-specific projects.

Job Description

Location: 100% remote (within the U.S.)Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employeePay Range: $23.40 - $29.90 per hourWelcome to Miaplaza!Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful! Our K-8 platforms include Miacademy, Always Icecream, and Clever Dragons, and our 9-12 options include MiaPrep and MiaPrep Online High School. Our student base is rapidly growing, and we’re hiring for multiple positions across several departments! Our expansion stems from our commitment to providing exceptional educational content and our pursuit of new opportunities. 🚀▶️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!Instructional Design and Curriculum & Instruction InternshipMiaplaza is currently looking for 5-8 Curriculum Developer Interns to join us over the summer. The Curriculum Developer Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed to provide you with essential business insights and hands-on experience while contributing to Miaplaza’s innovative approach to education. You can expect to devote about 80% of your time to role-specific projects. The other 20% of your time will be spent on job-specific training, professional development, and personalized coaching and feedback sessions.▶️ Learn more about what it's like to be an intern by reading Liza's experience here!What you'll do (responsibilities may include):You will learn to develop and support in the development of a variety of learning materials for a K-12 student audience.Asynchronous instructional activitiesMultiple choice assessment itemsEducational video scripts or supplemental help videosPerform quality assurance checks on soon-to-be released curriculum materialsAssist in the development of a standards-based curriculum organizational systemParticipate in various synchronous and asynchronous professional development and training activitiesSchedule:The 2026 Curriculum Developer Internship program is an 8-week commitment from June 8, 2026 through July 31, 2026.This is a full-time internship position. Full-time interns are expected to have 30-40 hours of availability each week. This range of hours is designed to offer flexibility in your schedule, and there is ample work available!This internship is designed to be a full 8-week experience. While occasional, short absences may be accommodated, interns should not plan extended time off during the program and should share any known scheduling conflicts in advance.What your day-to-day schedule looks like is mostly up to you! You will be expected to attend 3-8 virtual meetings per week that will take place during normal business hours.What you'll learn (knowledge and skills to be developed):Upon completion of Miaplaza's Curriculum Developer Internship Program, you will develop the following knowledge and skills:Comprehensive understanding of the Curriculum Developer role and its responsibilities at MiaplazaAbility to develop strong learning objectives and design instructional materials aligned to those objectivesAbility to apply K-12 distance education best practices to create asynchronous instructional materials that are clear, accessible, inclusive, and engagingProficiency in Miaplaza’s company-wide processes and workflows for effective curriculum creationTo be a good fit you must have (requirements):A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-12 levelA Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related fieldMust be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University, completing an Advanced Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related fieldMust have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current programKnowledge of the structure of an effective lessonAbility to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriateStrong interpersonal and communication skills, especially writtenProficiency in using Google SuiteExcellent attention to detailGrowth mindset and motivated by constructive feedbackProven ability to work independently, manage schedule, and meet deadlinesHigh standards of integrity and transparencyAccess to a computer/laptop (with camera) and reliable high-speed internet connectionCompensation:The expected starting pay range is $23.40-$29.90 per hour.Miaplaza's compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering the regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity.What you'll love about Miaplaza:You'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative education solutions for children who learn in diverse ways.Our 100% remote team can work from any productive location within or outside the U.S. (no travel required!)You'll collaborate on challenging and rewarding projects, and connect through community and culture events.➡️ Learn more by visiting our careers page!Ready to apply?Please start by submitting your application, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two interviews, and a role-specific assignment. Reflecting our commitment to our students, we prioritize accessibility and inclusivity within our hiring practices and team. Please contact HR if you need accommodation at any point during hiring or employment. Miaplaza is an E-Verify participating employer for individuals hired in the United States. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Links:🎒 Miacademy: https://parents.miacademy.co/🍨 Always Icecream: https://parents.always-icecream.com/🐉 Clever Dragons: https://parents.clever-dragons.com/📚 MiaPrep: https://parents.miaprep.com/🏫 MiaPrep Online High School: https://miaprep.com/online-school/▶️ Hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company: https://tinyurl.com/miaplaza-CEO-video/▶️ Day in the life of a Curriculum Developer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaplazalearning/video/7419371475305614622🖥️ Careers page: https://careers.miaplaza.com/▶️ Read a Miaplaza intern's experience: https://tinyurl.com/miaplaza-internIndividuals only, no recruitment agencies.Miaplaza Candidate Privacy PolicyOriginally posted on Himalayas

Full Description

Location: 100% remote (within the U.S.)Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employeePay Range: $23.40 - $29.90 per hourWelcome to Miaplaza!Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful! Our K-8 platforms include Miacademy, Always Icecream, and Clever Dragons, and our 9-12 options include MiaPrep and MiaPrep Online High School. Our student base is rapidly growing, and we’re hiring for multiple positions across several departments! Our expansion stems from our commitment to providing exceptional educational content and our pursuit of new opportunities. 🚀▶️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!Instructional Design and Curriculum & Instruction InternshipMiaplaza is currently looking for 5-8 Curriculum Developer Interns to join us over the summer. The Curriculum Developer Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed to provide you with essential business insights and hands-on experience while contributing to Miaplaza’s innovative approach to education. You can expect to devote about 80% of your time to role-specific projects. The other 20% of your time will be spent on job-specific training, professional development, and personalized coaching and feedback sessions.▶️ Learn more about what it's like to be an intern by reading Liza's experience here!What you'll do (responsibilities may include):You will learn to develop and support in the development of a variety of learning materials for a K-12 student audience.Asynchronous instructional activitiesMultiple choice assessment itemsEducational video scripts or supplemental help videosPerform quality assurance checks on soon-to-be released curriculum materialsAssist in the development of a standards-based curriculum organizational systemParticipate in various synchronous and asynchronous professional development and training activitiesSchedule:The 2026 Curriculum Developer Internship program is an 8-week commitment from June 8, 2026 through July 31, 2026.This is a full-time internship position. Full-time interns are expected to have 30-40 hours of availability each week. This range of hours is designed to offer flexibility in your schedule, and there is ample work available!This internship is designed to be a full 8-week experience. While occasional, short absences may be accommodated, interns should not plan extended time off during the program and should share any known scheduling conflicts in advance.What your day-to-day schedule looks like is mostly up to you! You will be expected to attend 3-8 virtual meetings per week that will take place during normal business hours.What you'll learn (knowledge and skills to be developed):Upon completion of Miaplaza's Curriculum Developer Internship Program, you will develop the following knowledge and skills:Comprehensive understanding of the Curriculum Developer role and its responsibilities at MiaplazaAbility to develop strong learning objectives and design instructional materials aligned to those objectivesAbility to apply K-12 distance education best practices to create asynchronous instructional materials that are clear, accessible, inclusive, and engagingProficiency in Miaplaza’s company-wide processes and workflows for effective curriculum creationTo be a good fit you must have (requirements):A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-12 levelA Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related fieldMust be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University, completing an Advanced Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related fieldMust have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current programKnowledge of the structure of an effective lessonAbility to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriateStrong interpersonal and communication skills, especially writtenProficiency in using Google SuiteExcellent attention to detailGrowth mindset and motivated by constructive feedbackProven ability to work independently, manage schedule, and meet deadlinesHigh standards of integrity and transparencyAccess to a computer/laptop (with camera) and reliable high-speed internet connectionCompensation:The expected starting pay range is $23.40-$29.90 per hour.Miaplaza's compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering the regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity.What you'll love about Miaplaza:You'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative education solutions for children who learn in diverse ways.Our 100% remote team can work from any productive location within or outside the U.S. (no travel required!)You'll collaborate on challenging and rewarding projects, and connect through community and culture events.➡️ Learn more by visiting our careers page!Ready to apply?Please start by submitting your application, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two interviews, and a role-specific assignment. Reflecting our commitment to our students, we prioritize accessibility and inclusivity within our hiring practices and team. Please contact HR if you need accommodation at any point during hiring or employment. Miaplaza is an E-Verify participating employer for individuals hired in the United States. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Links:🎒 Miacademy: https://parents.miacademy.co/🍨 Always Icecream: https://parents.always-icecream.com/🐉 Clever Dragons: https://parents.clever-dragons.com/📚 MiaPrep: https://parents.miaprep.com/🏫 MiaPrep Online High School: https://miaprep.com/online-school/▶️ Hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company: https://tinyurl.com/miaplaza-CEO-video/▶️ Day in the life of a Curriculum Developer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaplazalearning/video/7419371475305614622🖥️ Careers page: https://careers.miaplaza.com/▶️ Read a Miaplaza intern's experience: https://tinyurl.com/miaplaza-internIndividuals only, no recruitment agencies.Miaplaza Candidate Privacy PolicyOriginally posted on Himalayas

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