We are looking for an M.A. candidate specializing in teaching Korean. Our ideal candidate has a passion for developing course content and curricula, and a combination of analytical and creative skills. At Duolingo, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where you see the immediate impact of your work on millions of learners worldwide. This is a 12-week internship for summer 2024 (exact dates flexible).

More information on our University Programs can be found at university.duolingo.com

You Will...

• Work side by side with learning designers, project managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality course curricula and content for teaching Korean
• Leverage generative AI for creating content that is fun, accessible, and targets Korean learners at specific proficiency levels
• Review, edit, and proofread learning materials for our Korean courses

You Have...

• Progress toward an M.A. You are currently pursuing a Master's degree in Korean studies, applied linguistics, linguistics, or a related field. Your planned graduation date must be between December 2024 and May 2025.
• Teaching experience. You have experience teaching Korean as an additional language, and you understand the difficulties of Korean learners with different language backgrounds.
• Language expertise. You have full professional proficiency in Korean.
• Analytical thinking. You can think about language in a structured and analytical way. For example, you excel at breaking down grammatical concepts into smaller parts for the purposes of teaching and assessing knowledge.
• Creativity. You think outside the box and have excellent intuitions about how to build content that is engaging to a wide range of learners.
• Excellent collaboration skills. You have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You give and receive feedback well, and you build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues.
• Operational focus. You are organized and efficient, and strive to continuously improve your workflow and processes.

Exceptional Candidates Will Have...

• Multilingual language background
• Experience developing pedagogical content or curriculum

Why you’ll love working here…

• Language-learning opportunities
• In-house breakfast and lunch options
• Company-wide Hackathon
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Frequent team dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!
• Dedicated mentorship and colleagues who are both competent and caring

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We invest in and support our Duos! The hourly range for this internship is $33-$35.

We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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