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Company Overview

Age of Learning®is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winningABCmouse.com®Early Learning Academy, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions,My Math Academy®,My Reading Academy®, andMy Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. 


Summary:

This part-time summer internship offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world projects while building practical experience in their field of study. If you’re eager to use your talents and creativity to help young learners build a strong foundation for academic success, this program provides a unique opportunity to do just that.

You’ll work on exciting projects under the guidance of a dedicated mentor who is a subject matter expert in your area of interest, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to a mission that brings learning to life for children around the world. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your technical and problem-solving skills, collaborate cross-functionally, and see the direct impact of your work on products used by millions of learners.

In this role, you’ll gain experience working in a production engineering environment—building and improving features, troubleshooting and resolving bugs, and participating in agile development practices. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers as well as cross-functional partners across product, design, QA, and analytics, gaining insight into how scalable, high-quality software is developed and delivered.


Responsibilities:
• Plan and implement new features, as requested by team leadership/product owner
• Triage and squash bugs based on priorities set by team leadership
• Participate in and contribute to scrum/agile ceremonies 
• Validate, create, and edit documentation for existing and new code
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks in a timely manner


Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or graduate student preferably focused in computer science or a related field
• Must be available at least 25 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer internship program 
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, with the ability to work in person at our Glendale, CA headquarters a minimum of two days per week 
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Great communicator and able to collaborate in a team environment


Total Compensation:

The estimated hourly range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 USD. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.


Age of Learning currently provides: 

• Team bonding events and a highly collaborative environment

• Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment in addition to an inclusive and supportive company culture 

• Access to our internal DEI Task Force that focuses on ensuring our products represent all children on a global scale


Security Advisory

At Age of Learning, we prioritize a safe recruitment process. Communication will come solely from official Age of Learning email addresses, @aofl.com, or our verified LinkedIn Recruiter accounts — be cautious of deviations. We will never request sensitive personal information during the early application stages. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or Zoom — never through messaging apps. Job offers are communicated verbally and followed by written documentation via Docusign. Any requests for personal information will occur through secure channels only.


An Equal Opportunity Employer

Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to EEOC requirements and state applicable laws, e.g. New York City Fair Chance Act.


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