Overview

The Words Without Borders has announced applications for its 2026–27 Education Fellowship, a part-time, remote opportunity designed for early-career professionals interested in international literature, education, curriculum development, and literary programming.

Key Responsibilities

Uploading and publishing educational materials on WWB Campus and related digital platforms
Proofreading curricular content, blog posts, newsletters, and social media materials for accuracy and consistency
Maintaining and updating existing digital learning resources
Researching and evaluating contextual resources for literary texts featured on WWB Campus
Communicating with authors, translators, and contributors where necessary
Writing educational content, including blog posts, reading guides, and lesson plans
Supporting virtual and in-person educational events
Assisting with additional tasks as assigned by the education programme team

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent proofreading and editing abilities (preferred)
At least one year of teaching experience at secondary or tertiary level (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with the literature, language, or culture of at least one country outside the United States
Demonstrated interest in international literature, translation, or global education
Strong organisational, research, and writing skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently
Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a small team environment
Proficiency in tools such as Content Management Systems (CMS), spreadsheet software, project management platforms (e.g., Trello), and design tools such as Canva (advantageous)

Benefits

Hourly rate of $18
Approximately 20 hours of work per week
Paid vacation and sick leave benefits
Remote work flexibility, with required availability during specified US Eastern Time working hours

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following materials via email to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org with the subject line “Education Fellowship”:

A detailed cover letter outlining relevant experience and professional goals
A current résumé
A document containing two original educational resource recommendations related to the short story “A Failed Journey”