Science QA/Proofreader

Job Details: Job Location: 1990 N CALIFORNIA BLVD, 8TH FLOOR - WALNUT CREEK, CA, Salary Range: $35.00 - $35.00Hourly,  

Science QA/Proofreader

1099 Contractor, Remote

Duration: September 2026 - February 2027 (with possibility for future project work) 

Time Commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours/week

Compensation: $35/hour

Project: ACT®

Contractors Needed: one

ABOUT US

CollegeSpring is the only national nonprofit providing teacher-led test prep during the school day, helping students impacted by poverty unlock greater options after high school. For 16 years, we’ve partnered with school districts and organizations nationwide to help more than 50,000 primarily first-generation, economically disadvantaged, BIPOC students unlock opportunity through increased scores on gateway tests like the SAT®, ACT®, and TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment). Today, we continue to expand by maximizing impact through larger district and nonprofit partnerships and harnessing the power of technology to better serve teachers and students.

ABOUT THE ROLE

CollegeSpring is seeking a qualified contractor to review and QA Science lessons and items aligned to the ACT® from September 2026 to February 2027. The contractor will work closely with the curriculum team to ensure test items are aligned to the exam and standards, accurate, rigorous, and inclusive. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Participate in a project kick-off call, weekly check-ins, and additional check-ins as needed with the curriculum team to set goals, review work, and discuss progress.
Communicate regularly with the Digital Curriculum Senior Manager regarding deadlines, feedback, and transparency on work progress.
Review sample ACT® Science lessons, test items, and writing guidelines.

Topics will be assigned from the following:

Passage Types

Data Representation (100 words) with a variety of standards-based questions
Research Summaries (275 words) with a variety of standards-based questions
Conflicting Viewpoints (350 words) with a variety of standards-based questions

Includes graphics (charts, tables, diagrams, etc)

Topic Types

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth and Space Science

Proofread the lessons in Google Slides to ensure:

Content is accurate and free of grammar/spelling errors
ACT-aligned objectives are consistently met
Slide animations and instructional flow make pedagogical sense
Strategy and example slides meet assessment rigor and format

Proofread content in Google Docs using a structured template
Flag inconsistencies between slides, objectives, notes, and the ACT®.

Qualifications:  

 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Deep understanding of secondary Science content 
Experience with the ACT® or willingness to quickly learn
Tech-savvy with confidence navigating:

Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, LMS, and Monday.com

Strong project management skills and ability to meet project deadlines
Excellent written communication skills 
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through 
Detail-oriented with a strong editorial eye