Transcription Consultant- Contract (Remote)

About the position

Be a Part of our Team! Join a working family that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do! Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting administrators, teachers, children, and families. As the leader in connected solutions in the early childhood education space, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, family engagement, and center management. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers and administrators who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers. Position Overview: Based anywhere in the U.S., the Transcription Consultant will play a critical role in the development of our new Direct Student Assessment tools. You will be responsible for supporting the transcription of recordings of students engaging with our new Literacy Screener, which will ultimately help us fine-tune our Automatic Speech Recognition technology. This position is available to start immediately and will be available for between 20 - 40 hours a week through mid-November (with the possibility of another window of transcription in the spring).

Responsibilities
? Segment and transcribe audio recordings of students at both the word and phoneme level for specific tasks.
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? Correct transcriptions when necessary to accurately reflect recording.

Requirements
? 2+ years of relevant work experience, data entry experience a plus
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? Proficiency in distinguishing one letter sound from another, especially vowel sounds
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? High attention to detail
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? Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional team

Nice-to-haves
? Experience working in early childhood education or educational measurement is a plus, but not necessary

Benefits
? Flexible schedule
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? Competitive compensation and benefits package
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? Opportunities to engage with co-workers
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? Access to career advancement and professional development opportunities