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Duolingo Vietnamese Math Consultant (Localization)

Job posted at: Mar 19, 2024 16:23 GMT   (GMT: Mar 19, 2024 16:23)

Job type: Translation/editing/proofing job
Services required: Translation, Transcreation


Languages: Vietnamese to English

Job description:
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that's where you come in!

Come join our Localization team and help us create the best possible user experience for learners of Math through high-quality, pedagogically sound Vietnamese localization.

This is a contract role that can be based anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities:
-Use your knowledge of Math teaching to provide localization support for Duolingo’s Math app; proofread localized and verify that math concepts and approaches are accurately and compellingly represented for Vietnamese speakers
-Contribute to the development of a Vietnamese Math glossary based on the English course content and in-house style guides
-Consult with Math and Vietnamese team members to align on key pedagogical approaches that should be captured in translation
-Conduct QA to ensure that exercises are not only understandable for Math learners in Vietnamese, but also engaging and pedagogically sound

Requirements:
-Native fluency in Vietnamese and full working proficiency in English
-2+ years teaching math in a K-12 setting in Vietnamese in Vietnam
-Familiarity with pedagogical approaches to math and common external teaching standards (ex: CCSS, NCTM mathematical practices)
-[Preferred] Experience localizing online, mobile, and/or game products
-[Preferred] Experience developing math curricula
-Strong interest in Duolingo and our mission
-Ability to work 5-20 hrs/week for 2-5 months (flexible; workload may vary from week to week)

Applications must be submitted in English.

Link to apply: [HIDDEN]

About Duolingo:
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

Poster country: United States

Service provider targeting (specified by job poster):
Membership: Non-members may quote after 12 hours
info Required specific fields: Education / Pedagogy, Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino, Mathematics & Statistics
info Required native language: Target language(s)
Subject field: Education / Pedagogy
Quoting deadline: Apr 16, 2024 10:58 GMT
Delivery deadline: Sep 12, 2024 10:58 GMT
Additional requirements:
Requirements:
Native fluency in Vietnamese and full working proficiency in English
2+ years teaching math in a K-12 setting in Vietnamese in Vietnam
Familiarity with pedagogical approaches to math and common external teaching standards (ex: CCSS, NCTM mathematical practices)
[Preferred] Experience localizing online, mobile, and/or game products
[Preferred] Experience developing math curricula
Strong interest in Duolingo and our mission
Ability to work 5-20 hrs/week for 2-5 months (flexible; workload may vary from week to week)

Applications must be submitted in English.
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