Teacher / Education Instructor (Remote | $50 –$70/hr)

Teaching Expert [New Research Project]Hourly Contract | Remote $50 –$70 per hourAbout the RoleA leading AI research initiative is seeking experienced Teaching Experts to contribute to a frontier project focused on benchmarking and enhancing the reasoning and pedagogical capabilities of next-generation AI systems.This initiative centers on building agentic teaching workflows — structured processes that model how educators think, explain, and assess understanding. Your expertise will help shape AI systems that reason, instruct, and communicate with human-like clarity and empathy.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with researchers to design realistic teaching and assessment scenarios.Develop and review instructional prompts, student responses, rubrics, and feedback samples.Evaluate AI-generated teaching outputs for logic, accuracy, and educational value.Contribute feedback that improves clarity, reasoning, and alignment with educational best practices.Work collaboratively and independently to complete focused project sprints.Note: This is an experimental research initiative — flexibility and willingness to iterate are key.Ideal Qualifications3+ years of full-time teaching experience at the middle or high school level in the US or Canada.Strong analytical thinking, research, and curriculum design skills.Excellent written communication and attention to pedagogical clarity.Collaborative mindset with openness to refining project goals dynamically.Project TimelineStart Date: ImmediateDuration: 6–8 weeksCommitment: ~30 hours/weekSchedule: Fully remote and asynchronousCompensation & Contract$50–$70/hour (USD) based on experienceTop performers may earn bonus incentives ($20–$100/hr)Independent contractor engagementPayments issued weekly via Stripe ConnectApplication & Onboarding ProcessUpload your resumeComplete a short AI-led interview (~15 minutes) to discuss your background and teaching experienceSelected candidates will receive onboarding materials and next steps⚡ PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡