Teaching Assistant Intern - Remote

Small budget and a long waiting list, so we are careful with every dollar. Highland Centre is a small nonprofit with 14 staff and about 150 regular volunteers.

About the role:

The Teaching Team runs small-group and one-on-one online classes. You will teach, solve doubts and track student progress. Remote internship with a team based in Houston. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time.

Day to day:

• Track student attendance and progress in a shared sheet
• Record short explainer videos for tricky topics
• Check homework and give written feedback
• Join weekly training sessions with the academic lead
• Share monthly progress updates with parents through the parent app or a short call
• Use a digital whiteboard or pen tablet to work through problems step by step
• Solve student doubts over chat within a set response time

What we're looking for:

• Available for the full internship period
• Eligible to work in Italy
• Available for at least 10 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends
• Strong grip on your subject up to class 10 or 12 level
• Laptop with a working webcam, a headset and a quiet, well-lit space

What you'll learn:

• Teaching certificate showing total hours taught and student feedback scores
• You will teach at least 40 hours of live classes over the internship
• Lesson planning and assessment design
• Flexible schedule that works around college exams

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: €860-€1,000 per month

Perks:

• Company laptop
• Mentorship
• Flexible hours
• Letter of recommendation
• Online learning budget
• Possibility of a full-time offer

If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to set up a first call.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Highland Center.