Spanish Physical Education Content Translator

QuaverEd • Nashville, TN

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

QuaverEd is seeking a bilingual English-Spanish translator to translate and review its physical education curriculum and resources. The role focuses on producing accurate, clear, age-appropriate, instructionally accurate content in neutral Latin-American Spanish, including lessons, activities, movement instructions, fitness material, and sports terminology. The translator will work with writers, physical education teachers, curriculum developers, software developers, video producers, and graphic artists to support cohesive content delivery.

The position is based in Middle Tennessee. The employee must relocate there within 90 days and live within commuting distance of QuaverEd’s Music Row campus in Nashville. This is not a remote position: employees work on campus at least three days per week, with up to two days remote. The schedule may change at the supervisor’s discretion and under company policies. The position is full-time and exempt, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Spanish, Translation, or a related field.
• Proven experience translating educational content from English to Spanish, with a strong understanding of physical education and instructional terminology.
• Knowledge of neutral Latin-American Spanish and regional variations.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in research methodologies related to translation and physical education content development.
• Proficiency in Google Apps G Suite or Microsoft Office.
• Must relocate to Middle Tennessee within 90 days and live within commuting distance of the Music Row campus in Nashville.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching physical education or working with elementary- and/or middle-school-aged children.
• Experience adapting physical education lessons, movement instructions, and sports terminology.
• Knowledge of task management software programs such as Asana.
• Studied or taught physical education in Spanish in a Latin American country.
• Portfolio or samples of previous translation work, particularly in educational or physical education content, if available.

Responsibilities

• Translate QuaverEd physical education curriculum and resources from English to Spanish while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Edit, proofread, and revise translations based on feedback to ensure consistency and clarity in neutral Latin-American Spanish.
• Review Spanish physical education resources, including lessons, activities, and movement instructions, for age appropriateness, cultural relevance, and instructional accuracy.
• Research physical education, movement, fitness, and sports terminology to communicate ideas clearly in Spanish for the target audience.
• Collaborate with writers, physical education teachers, curriculum developers, software developers, video producers, and graphic artists to support cohesive and effective content delivery.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation per year, with an increase after three years.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 60 hours of sick leave.
• Subsidized health care up to $9,000 per year.
• 401(k) program with no participation fees.
• Employer-paid basic life coverage.
• Fertility benefits.
• Health advocate service.
• Teladoc service.
• Identity theft protection.
• Collegial, supportive atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time