Translator

Translator

Are you a passionate Spanish translator with a love for classical, Christian education? We’re seeking an experienced English-to-Spanish translator to bring our curriculum to a wider audience with cultural precision and accuracy. Success in this role means collaborating with curriculum developers, editors, and designers to deliver exceptional translations that reflect our Core Values of Grace, Humility, Integrity, Diligence, and Excellence. With 3 years of translation experience, homeschooling with Classical Conversations, and expertise in desktop publishing tools like MS Word and Adobe Creative Cloud, you’ll handle technical, book-length projects with attention to detail and research-driven accuracy. If you’re proactive, dependable, and excited to connect learners to our mission, this dynamic role is for you!

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Company Benefits
Performance based Bonuses available with tenure
Matching 401k
2 weeks of paid vacation time prorated
8 hours of paid volunteer time/year
Paid maternity leave
10 Paid holidays
1 Floating Holiday
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance
 

Additional Information
Job Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $40,000 
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Remote (anywhere in the U.S.)

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an English-to-Spanish translator for print and digital publications
  
• 3 years of homeschooling experience with Classical Conversations
  
• Passionate about accurately translating classical, Christian curriculum materials from English into Spanish
  
• Has experience translating curriculum or other highly technical book-length projects
  
• Easily navigates desktop publishing tools (MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat). Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferred (InDesign, InCopy)
  
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Consistently refers to reliable sources and authorities to confirm information.
  
• Sets priorities and juggles multiple projects capably
  
• Exhibits dependability and follow-through
  
• Accepts responsibility for work and for mistakes when made
  
• Able to travel 2 weeks a year
  
• Attend annual onsite meeting in person
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent grasp of formal Spanish linguistics, interpreting, and translating. Ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of the cultures related to both English and Spanish to understand cultural references and nuances.
  
• Great attention to detail and research skills.
  
• Regular access to high-speed internet connectivity.
  
• Able to engage in web-based communications.
  

Essential Functions

• Work with curriculum developers and international contractors to ensure accurate translation of content throughout the translation of the material
  
• Work with editors and designers on late-stage proofreading
  
• Consult multiple reliable sources, both print and electronic, to ensure accurate translation of content
  
• Pass on research with integrity, distinguishing direct quotations, documenting sources, and verifying that summaries are free from plagiarism
  
• During the translation process, identify factual information, and work from a standard set of credible sources to confirm all facts, from spelling of names and locations to historical dates and definitions 
  
• Clearly communicate recommended changes in the translation back to the curriculum developer? 
  
• Attend weekly and quarterly online meetings, as well as attend in-person biannual and other required meetings  
  
• Communicate regularly out to the manager with status updates, questions, and blockers
  
• Communicate to team members. Escalate issues to the manager as needed
  
• Complete a personal scorecard monthly
  
• Post daily Teams standup
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Salary : $40,000