Education Expert
Mercor is seeking seasoned education professionals to collaborate with a leading AI research lab on a short-term project aimed at advancing AI capabilities in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational assessment. This engagement involves evaluating, refining, and calibrating AI outputs to ensure accuracy and pedagogical soundness across various educational domains, from K–12 to higher education and professional training. Participants will leverage their deep expertise to shape AI tools that replicate real-world teaching and learning workflows. This is a unique opportunity to apply your educational expertise toward training frontier AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
Review AI-generated lesson plans, learning materials, and assessment tools for accuracy, clarity, and instructional quality
Provide domain-specific feedback on AI outputs related to pedagogy, curriculum alignment, and student engagement strategies
Develop and refine evaluation rubrics for instructional content, assessment validity, and learning outcomes
Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve system reasoning and reliability in educational contexts
Audit AI-generated educational resources, training modules, and research summaries for clarity and usability
Ideal Qualifications
2+ years of professional or research experience in education, curriculum design, instructional technology, or related fields at top-tier institutions, organizations, or education technology companies
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, or a related discipline
Proven expertise in one or more domains: curriculum development, assessment design, instructional technology, special education, or teacher training
Strong proficiency with learning management systems, educational technology platforms, and assessment tools
Exceptional communication, instructional writing, and content evaluation skills
Candidate must reside in the US, UK, or Canada
Project Timeline
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 6 months+
Commitment: Part-time, 20-40 hours/week
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous - flexible working hours
Compensation & Contract
Hourly Rate: $70–$80/hr (USD), depending on experience
Status: Independent Contractor
Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding Process
Submit Resume & Application Form
AI Interview A short, 15-minute conversational session designed to get to know your professional background, experience, and motivations.
Rubric Calibration Assessment A structured, 30-minute task-based assessment that evaluates your ability to interpret project guidelines and assess the quality of AI-generated educational content.
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.