2026 Summer Intern: Instructional Design/Curriculum & Instruction
Location: 100% remote (within the U.S.)
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employee
Pay Range: $23.40 - $29.90 per hour
Welcome 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 Internship
Miaplaza 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.
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 activities
Multiple choice assessment items
Educational video scripts or supplemental help videos
Perform quality assurance checks on soon-to-be released curriculum materials
Assist in the development of a standards-based curriculum organizational system
Participate in various synchronous and asynchronous professional development and training activities
Schedule:
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 Miaplaza
Ability to develop strong learning objectives and design instructional materials aligned to those objectives
Ability to apply K-12 distance education best practices to create asynchronous instructional materials that are clear, accessible, inclusive, and engaging
Proficiency in Miaplaza’s company-wide processes and workflows for effective curriculum creation
You may be a good fit if you have (requirements):
A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related field
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University, completing an Advanced Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
Knowledge of the structure of an effective lesson
Ability to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially written
Proficiency in using Google Suite
Excellent attention to detail
Growth mindset and motivated by constructive feedback
Proven ability to work independently, manage schedule, and meet deadlines
High standards of integrity and transparency
Access to a computer/laptop (with camera) and reliable high-speed internet connection
Compensation:
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.
➡️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!
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 Curriculum Developer TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/Mia-CD-2024
Careers page: https://careers.miaplaza.com/
Individuals only, no recruitment agencies.