Translator & Editor- French (Freelance)

Nelson Education

About The Position

Nelson has been a leading K-12 education content provider in Canada for over 110 years, dedicated to creating accessible and engaging learning experiences. They offer innovative solutions, including their digital learning platform Edwin, which provides curriculum-aligned content supporting diverse learning styles and fostering critical thinking. The company focuses on evolving its offerings based on the needs of educators, students, and administrators. As a Freelance Translator & Editor (French), the role involves reporting to the Content Producer (French), Content & Curriculum. The individual will collaborate with the Content & Curriculum team to translate, adapt, and refine high-quality learning content across various subjects (language, socials, science, math) for French Immersion & Core French K12 students. The projects are described as high-intensity and high-profile, requiring flexibility and a hands-on approach to deliver accurate solutions within target timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, French, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in K–12 settings
Exceptional understanding of K12 pedagogy, curriculum, and instructional design, with demonstrated experience supporting French Immersion and Core French programs
High level of proficiency in French and English, with the ability to translate and adapt educational content accurately and appropriately for student audiences
Experience with educational translation and localization, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and age-appropriate language
Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles and best practices for French Immersion instruction and acquisition
Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with educators, curriculum developers, and subject-matter experts
Proven experience developing, adapting, and reviewing French Immersion learning resources aligned with curriculum outcomes in Canada
Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and editorial judgment
Proficient problem-solver and driver of ideas
Experience developing inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive educational materials that support UDL
Flexible technological mindset keeps user experience top priority while embracing new and evolving software, AI, technologies and skillset requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working within provincial/territorial curriculum frameworks (asset)
Significant experience in authoring, editing, and content creation for web, app, videos, interactives, and/or games in the EdTech sector
Working ability in HTML is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Translate, write, research, edit, storyboard, and create student- and teacher-facing material in Edwin to support market needs and boost engagement and retention.
As required, communicate requirements, delegate tasks, and review the work of Nelson staff and freelancers to ensure competing deadlines and priorities are met.
Use an agile workflow and development process to develop app-ready Edwin content.
Respond promptly to internal and external content requirements, including new development, licensing, or repackaging of content.
Use customer feedback and usage data to collaboratively prioritize and plan content for revisions and/or additions to the Edwin library with C&C Leads & Specialists.
Populate an editorial calendar for featured Edwin content in collaboration with C&C Leads and Commercial team to feature content in a timely manner.
In collaboration with Content & Curriculum, Content Services and Design team, manage project specific authoring templates, guidelines, and best practices for developing consistent, bias-free, inclusive, and engaging Edwin content experiences.
Research, write, edit, and storyboard text/audio/video/interactive experiences for Edwin.
As needed, supply marketing with key benefit statements of profiled learning experiences.
Work in consultation with internal and external stakeholders (including C&C Leads, Content Experience, CSTs, Strategy, authors/creators, and educators) to conceptualize and create enticing content learning experiences that drives usage, retention and user delight.
Constantly consider the voice of the customer when authoring and developing new material, understanding teaching and learning challenges, approaches, curriculum, pedagogy, and initiatives that drive classroom needs, engagement and retention.
Develop content outlines and plans, and release schedules for assigned Edwin LOs, projects, collections, and modules; authoring or overseeing the authorship of these through to publication/live in app.