American Sign Language

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description:

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Program Dates: October 15, 2026 - November 20, 2026

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Grade Level: 1st-6th Grade

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient, and dependable American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor to lead an engaging enrichment program for students in 1st-6th grade. The instructor will introduce students to the fundamentals of American Sign Language through interactive, age-appropriate lessons and activities.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of ASL, enjoys working with children, and can create a fun and supportive environment that encourages students to practice new communication skills and build confidence.

Responsibilities

• Introduce students to basic American Sign Language vocabulary and communication skills.
• Teach age-appropriate signs, including greetings, numbers, letters, colors, everyday words, and common phrases.
• Introduce students to the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling.
• Lead interactive games, activities, and exercises that reinforce ASL skills.
• Demonstrate proper hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions.
• Encourage students to practice communicating with one another using ASL.
• Adapt lessons and activities for different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Provide clear demonstrations, encouragement, and positive feedback.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Arrive on time and be prepared for each scheduled session.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Previous experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or working with children preferred.
• Experience with ASL instruction, Deaf education, interpreting, or a related area is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable leading groups of elementary-aged students.
• Ability to make learning ASL engaging and accessible for beginners.
• Must be available for the scheduled program dates and times.

This is a great opportunity for ASL instructors, interpreters, educators, education students, and individuals with strong American Sign Language skills who enjoy introducing children to a valuable new way of communicating.

Experience:

• American Sign Language: 4 years (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Are you 18 or older? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA 93389 (Required)

Work Location: In person