Freelancer - French, Reviewer, Translator & Editor - Grade 11 & 12 Math & Scienc

Nelson; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson is seeking a freelance Translator & Editor (French) to translate, adapt, and refine Mathematics and Science content for grade 11–12 across Canada, supporting French Immersion and Core French students. The role reports to Content Producer (French) and entails high-intensity projects with flexible timelines.

Ideal candidates are teachers or curriculum developers with experience in age-appropriate instruction and inclusive pedagogy, familiar with Edwin's digital platform, and able to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• High proficiency in French and English with ability to translate content accurately.
• Experience in educational translation and localization for K-12 settings.
• Editorial judgment and strong written communication skills.
• Experience developing inclusive, accessible educational material with UDL.
• Familiarity with HTML is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Translate, write, edit, and storyboard Edwin content for Math and Science.
• Collaborate with internal teams and freelancers to meet deadlines.
• Use an agile workflow to develop app-ready Edwin content.
• Draft and refine content for both student and teacher audiences.
• Contribute to editorial calendar and content revisions.
• Ensure bias-free, inclusive, engaging Edwin experiences.

Skills

French proficiency

English proficiency

Translation & adaptation

Editorial judgment

Content editing

HTML familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

French/Translation-related degree or experience

Job description

At Nelson, we’ve been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 years.As the country’s largest K-12 education content provider, we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward, paving the way in creating boundless, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for all.

Our innovative solutions, including Edwin, our digital learning platform, provide curriculum-aligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators, students, and administrators everywhere, and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily.

When we're searching for individuals to join our team, we look for bold, innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Let's Create Possible, one learner at a time.

About the Role

Reporting to the Content Producer (French), Content & Curriculum, as a Translator & Editor (French), you will work closely with all members of the Content & Curriculum team to translate, adapt, and refine high-quality learning content across Mathematics and Science to support French Immersion & Core French students in grade 11-12. Projects are often high-intensity and high-profile, requiring a broad skillset and a willingness to work flexibly and hands-on to deliver accurate, polished solutions to customers within target timelines. This is a freelance, remote opportunity ideal for teachers or curriculum developers with a strong understanding of age-appropriate instruction, inclusive pedagogy, and engaging classroom practices.

Key Accountabilities

Rapid, Responsive French Content Development and Translation (65%)

• 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.

Editorial Leadership(25%)

• Use customer feedback and usage data tocollaborativelyprioritize and plancontentforrevisions and/oradditions to the Edwin librarywithC&C Leads & Specialists.

• Populate an editorial calendar for featured Edwin contentin collaboration with C&C Leads and Commercial teamtofeature contentin a timely manner.

• In collaboration withContent & Curriculum, Content Services and Designteam, manageproject specificauthoring templates, guidelines, and best practices for developing consistent, bias-free, inclusive, and engaging Edwin content experiences.

• Research, write, edit, andstoryboard text/audio/video/interactive experiences for Edwin.

• As needed,supply marketingwith key benefit statements of profiled learning experiences.

Content Experience Design & Conceptualization(10%)

• Work in consultation with internal and external stakeholders(includingC&C Leads,Content Experience,CSTs,Strategy,authors/creators,andeducators)toconceptualize and create enticingcontent learningexperiencesthat drivesusage,retentionand userdelight.

• Constantly consider the voice of the customerwhen authoring and developing new material, understandingteachingand learning challenges, approaches, curriculum,pedagogy,and initiativesthat driveclassroom needs,engagementand retention.

• Develop content outlinesandplans, and release schedules forassignedEdwin LOs,projects,collections, and modules;authoring or overseeing the authorship of these through to publication/live inapp.

• 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 K-12 pedagogy, curriculum,and instructional design, withdemonstratedexperience supportingFrench Immersionand Core Frenchprograms
• High levelofproficiencyinFrench and English, with the ability to translate and adapt educational content accurately and appropriately for student audiences

• Experience witheducational translation and localization, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and age-appropriate language

• Knowledge ofsecond-language acquisitionprinciples and best practices for French Immersion instructionand acquisition

• Ability towork both independently and tocollaborate with educators, curriculum developers, and subject-matter experts
• Proven experience developing, adapting, and reviewingFrench Immersion learning resourcesaligned with curriculum outcomesin Canada

• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and editorial judgment

• Proficient problem-solver and driver of ideas

• Experience developinginclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive educational materialsthat support UDL

• Experience working withinprovincial/territorial curriculum frameworks(asset)

• Significant experienceinauthoring,editing, andcontent creationfor web,app,videos, interactives,and/or gamesin the EdTech sector

• Flexible technological mindsetkeepsuser experiencetop priority while embracing new and evolving software,AI,technologiesand skillsetrequirements

• Working ability in HTMLisa bonus.

Nelson is committed to Inclusion, Equity and diversity. As part of this commitment, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [e-mail].

All freelance work at Nelson is carried out on a work-for-hire basis, with freelancers submitting invoices for work on agreed-upon tasks and projects. The rate of pay ranges depending on experience and skill level, or sometimes according to predetermined task-based flat rates.