Bilingual Curriculum Support MentorAt — Independent Minds Academy
Independent Minds Academy's Bilingual Mentor works at the intersection of instructional design and one-on-one mentorship, helping students pursue self-directed learning goals within a standards-aligned, student-centered program — with additional, dedicated support for Spanish-speaking students and English Language Learners. Under the supervision of credentialed educators and delivered remotely through Google Classroom and Google Meet, interns design high-interest lessons, instructional videos, and digital resources; develop scaffolded materials and language supports in Spanish; and guide students through Socratic seminars and individualized mentoring in both languages. Projects such as: mentoring students individually, facilitating small-group instruction and Socratic seminars, building learning experiences across subject areas (history, science, mathematics, language arts, and health), and developing scaffolded supports for Spanish-speaking and bilingual learners. Fluency in Spanish is required. Well suited to bilingual students majoring in education, world languages, linguistics, Spanish, or the sciences and humanities.
By the end of the internship, students may acquire the following knowledge and skills: Curriculum Development & Instruction: Designing and adapting standards-aligned lessons, instructional videos, and digital resources that make subject matter genuinely engaging. Bilingual & ELL Support: Developing scaffolded materials and language supports in Spanish for English Language Learners at varying proficiency levels. Student-Centered Mentoring & Facilitation: Guiding students one-on-one and leading small-group instruction and Socratic seminars in both languages. Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Practice: Affirming and building on students' cultural and linguistic assets. Educational Technology: Applying Google Workspace and AI-assisted tools to authentic instructional design. Professional Practice: Progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, and reflective practice under credentialed supervision.
Interns complete a structured orientation followed by ongoing professional development throughout the internship. Training includes: Instructional Methodology: IMA's student-centered, goal-based, relationship-driven model. Platforms & Tools: Google Classroom, Google Meet, and progress-monitoring systems. Instructional Design: Developing instructional videos, presentations, and Socratic seminars. Supporting English Language Learners & Bilingual/Bicultural Students: Responsive strategies and scaffolded materials for multilingual learners. Developmental & Differentiated Instruction: Developmental stages, learning styles, differentiation, and scaffolding. Mandated Reporter Training: Required and provided prior to student contact.
N/A Remote Only
Please reach out to info@independentmindsacademy.com to check availability and coordinate an interview.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 90 | hours per academic term |