About the Role
A leading AI research initiative is seeking experienced Teachers to join an innovative project aimed at benchmarking and improving advanced AI models. In this role, you will design teaching-style tasks, evaluate AI outputs, and provide structured feedback to help shape the next generation of educational AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with researchers to create realistic teaching scenarios.
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Design and review prompts, responses, and work products in a teaching style.
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Provide clear, structured feedback on accuracy, clarity, and educational value.
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Work independently and in small sprint teams to meet project goals.
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Adapt quickly to evolving project needs in this experimental research setting.
Ideal Qualifications
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Minimum of 3+ years of recent full-time teaching experience (middle or high school) in the U.S. or Canada.
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Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
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Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
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Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to iterate in a fast-paced environment.
Project Timeline
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Start Date: Immediate (ASAP)
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Duration: 6–8 weeks
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Commitment: ~30 hours per week
Compensation & Contract
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Hourly rate: $50 – $70 USD
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Performance bonuses: $20 – $100/hr on top of pay rate
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Independent contractor position with weekly payments via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding
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Upload your resume.
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Complete a short AI interview to share your teaching background and interest.
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Applications are reviewed daily by the Mercor team — complete your steps promptly to be considered.