[Internship] Curriculum Development

Company DescriptionAralects is developing a gamified, self-paced app focused on teaching Arabic dialects like Egyptian, Lebanese, and Emirati to enhance real-world conversational skills. Personalized learning pathways powered by AI aim to make language learning more engaging and accessible. The company is committed to creating a culturally immersive platform for mastering Arabic dialects, catering to a wide audience for professional growth or personal interest.Role DescriptionThis is a FULL-TIME remote (or hybrid) role for a Curriculum Development Summer Intern in TAFL at Aralects (3 months, extendable). This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Arabic pedagogy, educational technology, and AI. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to design and structure engaging learning content for Arabic learners, while gaining hands-on experience building the next generation of language learning tools.We are looking for creative, detail-oriented individuals with a passion for Arabic education and a desire to grow their skills in curriculum design, instructional content creation, and second language acquisition especially within the framework of educational sciences and ISLA (Instructed Second Language Acquisition).Possible ResponsibilitiesAssist in designing and sequencing curriculum units and micro-lessons for Arabic dialects and Standard Arabic.Develop grammar explanations, communicative exercises, and task-based learning activities based on CEFR, TAFL, and ISLA-informed frameworks.Annotate and tag language materials for linguistic features (e.g., vocabulary level, function words, grammatical structures).Conduct desk research on second language acquisition strategies and evidence-based pedagogy, especially for diglossic and heritage learner contexts.Collaborate with NLP engineers and product designers to align content with platform features (e.g., gamification, personalization, spaced repetition).Contribute to the building of a knowledge graph of grammatical and thematic concepts.Create learning objectives and track them across multiple lesson paths and learner levels.QualificationsBackground or coursework in Arabic linguistics, language pedagogy, TAFL, Applied Linguistics, ISLA, or educational sciences.Familiarity with one or more Arabic dialects.Excellent written communication skills in English, and Arabic to some extent.Experience with instructional design or lesson planning, preferably in Arabic language education.Familiarity with CEFR levels, ACTFL proficiency guidelines, Arabic language corpora, or psycholinguistic research in SLA.Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in TAFL, Linguistics, Education, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related discipline.Terms and CompensationAs this is an internship position at an early-stage startup, the compensation offered will be modest and primarily intended to cover basic expenses. While we may not yet be able to offer a competitive salary, we are committed to providing a rich learning environment, meaningful responsibilities, and mentorship that can contribute significantly to your professional growth. Any increase in compensation or transition to a paid role will be evaluated based on performance and funding availability.Ready to help shape the future of Arabic learning?Apply now and join a team that values innovation, cultural insight, and learner-centered design informed by the science of how languages are learned.