Translation and Language Access Specialist

National Louis University

Translation Specialist for Early Childhood Education and Care at National Louis University. Providing culturally responsive Spanish translations for curriculum and professional learning materials, ensuring accessibility for Spanish-speaking educators.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,966 - $75,351 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Spanish translation and language access, ensuring culturally responsive communication for Early Childhood Education and Care professionals. Proficient in using translation software and collaborating with curriculum developers to enhance educational materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Native Or Near-Native Proficiency In English And SpanishProfessional Translation CertificationExperience Translating Curriculum Or Training MaterialsProficiency In Computer Assisted Translation ToolsExperience In Early Childhood Education

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Hard Skills

Spanish TranslationCurriculum TranslationEditing And ProofreadingInstructional DesignLanguage Access Support

Soft Skills

Cultural ResponsivenessCollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

TradosMemoQMicrosoft OfficeDocument Collaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

American Translators Association Certification

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationAdult LearningWorkforce DevelopmentEquity Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Early Child Education and Care Translation and Language Access Specialist is responsible for providing accurate, culturally responsive, and neutral Spanish translations of MIEC curriculum, professional learning materials, communications, and organizational resources.
Ensure that Spanish-speaking Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professionals can access and engage with MIEC’s work.
Translate ECEC curriculum content, instructional guides, training modules, and professional learning materials between English and Spanish.
Edit and proofread translated curriculum and communication materials for accuracy, clarity, tone, and grammatical correctness.
Collaborate with curriculum developers and subject matter experts to align translations with course objectives and learner needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Early Childhood Education, Spanish, English, or related field or equivalent
Professional Translation certification (American Translators Association (ATA) or equivalent)
Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish
Three plus years (3+yrs) demonstrated work experience translating curriculum or training materials for adult learners
Three plus (3+) years experience using translation software or Computer Assistant Tools (CAT) tools (e.g., Trados, memoQ), Microsoft Office and document collaboration tools
One plus (1+) year demonstrated work experience supporting language access, equity, or workforce development initiatives
One plus (1+) year demonstrated work experience in Early Childhood Education, Adult Learning, Higher Education, or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off
Educational Opportunities