Spanish-Speaking Copy Editor – Curriculum Materials

Spanish-Speaking Copy Editor – Curriculum Materials Project Overview We are looking for a highly skilled **Spanish-speaking Copy Editor** to support the final editing and polishing of curriculum and instructional materials. The ideal contractor will have an excellent command of written Spanish, strong copy-editing and proofreading skills, and significant experience reviewing educational, curriculum, or long-form content. We are specifically seeking someone who is **highly experienced with AP Style** and comfortable applying AP Style standards consistently across instructional materials while also using sound editorial judgment for Spanish-language content. **Adobe InDesign experience is NOT required.** All editing will be completed directly in **Google Docs** using Suggesting mode and comments as needed. What You’ll Do * Copy edit and proofread Spanish-language curriculum materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, accuracy, and readability. * Apply **AP Style consistently** throughout assigned materials where applicable. * Review content for natural, accurate, and consistent Spanish usage. * Ensure terminology, tone, capitalization, formatting, punctuation, and style are consistent throughout the materials. * Identify awkward, unclear, repetitive, or overly literal language and suggest improvements. * Maintain the intended meaning, instructional purpose, and student-appropriate tone of the original content. * Make edits directly in **Google Docs using Suggesting mode**. * Use Google Docs comments to flag questions, inconsistencies, factual concerns, or issues that require clarification. * Review materials carefully for consistency across lessons, units, and related documents. * Collaborate with the project lead through comments and brief check-ins as needed. Required Skills & Experience * Fluent or native-level proficiency in written Spanish. * **Strong professional knowledge of AP Style and demonstrated experience applying AP Style in copy editing.** * Demonstrated professional experience as a Copy Editor, Proofreader, or Spanish-language Editor. * Excellent knowledge of Spanish grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and usage. * Ability to apply editorial standards consistently while recognizing when Spanish-language conventions require appropriate editorial judgment. * Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across large amounts of content. * Comfortable editing and collaborating in **Google Docs**. * Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and meet project deadlines. Preferred Qualifications * Native Spanish speaker preferred, but **not required**. * Experience editing curriculum, educational materials, instructional content, textbooks, or student-facing materials. * Experience editing Spanish translations or reviewing translated educational content for natural language, accuracy, and readability. * Experience working with **AP Style in educational, publishing, editorial, or long-form content environments**. * Familiarity with maintaining style guides, terminology lists, editorial standards, and consistency across multiple documents. Timeline Project completion is expected within approximately **1–2 weeks of the contract start date**, depending on the volume of materials assigned. Applicants should be able to begin promptly and communicate clearly regarding their availability and progress. To Apply Please include: * A brief summary of your copy-editing and Spanish-language editing experience. * A description of your **experience working with AP Style**. * Any relevant experience editing curriculum, educational, or instructional materials. * Examples of Spanish-language content you have edited, if available. * Your availability to begin. * Your approximate weekly availability during the project. Deliverables * Fully copy-edited Google Docs with suggested edits clearly documented. * Spanish-language content reviewed to the best of your professional ability for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, consistency, accuracy, and natural language. * Materials reviewed for **consistency with AP Style where applicable**. * Consistent terminology, style, formatting, and voice throughout assigned materials. * Comments identifying significant questions, inconsistencies, or content concerns when applicable. * A short log of major editorial issues or decisions, if requested. **Please note: Native Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required. Applicants must demonstrate strong Spanish-language editing skills and substantial experience with AP Style.**