Spanish Physical Education Content Translator
About The Position
QuaverEd is seeking a bilingual English-Spanish translator with a background in physical education to translate and adapt its physical education curriculum and resources for Spanish-speaking audiences. The role involves creating accurate, clear, age-appropriate, culturally relevant, and instructionally accurate materials in neutral Latin-American Spanish. The position is based in Middle Tennessee, and employees must live within commuting distance of QuaverEd’s Music Row campus in Nashville. The role is not fully remote: employees are currently required to work at least three days per week in the office, with two days remote. This arrangement may change at the discretion of the team member’s supervisor and under company policies. The ideal candidate has exceptional bilingual skills, translation experience, and a strong understanding of physical education instruction and terminology. Experience studying or teaching physical education in Spanish in a Latin American country is ideal. Experience adapting lessons, movement instructions, and sports terminology is a plus. The role involves collaborating with teams across curriculum, writing, education, software, video, and graphic design. Applicants must submit a resume, three references, and a cover letter in both English and Spanish with the heading “Translator Found.” They must also complete a translation task by translating a paragraph from an English education-related or literary text into Spanish. A portfolio or samples of previous translation work are requested if available.
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 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 move to Middle Tennessee within 90 days and live within commuting distance of the Music Row campus in Nashville.
- Submit a resume, three references, and a cover letter in English and Spanish with the heading “Translator Found.”
- Complete a Spanish translation task using a paragraph from an English education-related or literary text.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching physical education or working with elementary- and/or middle-school-aged children.
- Studied or taught physical education in Spanish in a Latin American country.
- Experience adapting physical education lessons, movement instructions, and sports terminology.
- Knowledge of task management software such as Asana.
- Portfolio or samples of previous translation work, particularly in educational or physical education content.
Responsibilities
- Translate QuaverEd physical education curriculum and resources from English to Spanish while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Edit, proofread, and revise translations in response to 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, increasing 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.
- Full employer-paid basic life insurance.
- Fertility benefits.
- Health Advocate.
- Teladoc.
- Identity theft benefits.
- Collegial, supportive atmosphere.
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Job Type
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