Linguist

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 5,786,000 - 9,643,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Language & Cultural Training is seeking a freelance linguist to adapt school mathematics textbooks for ESL students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. You will review existing content and propose language updates, coordinating with the client’s editorial team using tracked changes in Word.

Requirements include native English proficiency, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and at least 3 years’ experience in teaching English to young learners plus content development experience.

Qualifications

• Native English proficiency required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching English to young learners.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with content development and/or language adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Review existing learner’s book and workbook content.
• Suggest updates to the textbook language using provided guidelines.
• Exchange with client’s editorial team via Word documents with tracked changes.

Skills

Native English proficiency

Vietnamese

Corporate environment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

CompanyTransPerfect Language & Cultural Training is part of the TransPerfect solutions, the world’s largest language service and technology solutions provider for global businesses with offices in more than 100 cities around the globe.Position detailsTransPerfect is currently looking for experienced linguists to adapt school mathematics textbooks for ESL students between Grade 2 & Grade 8 to bring the level of the English text down in order to be understood by the students.

ResponsibilitiesMain Objectives

• Review existing learner’s book and work book content
• Suggest updates to the textbook language using guidelines provided
• Exchange with client’s editorial team via Word documents with tracked change

Education and Experience

• Native or native proficiency in English
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching English to young learners
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with content development and/or language adaptation

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the corporate business environment
• Knowledge of Vietnamese

Details

• Location: Remote (EMEA)
• Availability: Between October 12th and November 9th 2026 (8 hours a day on all 4 weeks or on the selected weeks)
• Contract: Freelance