About the Role
A leading AI research initiative is seeking experienced Teachers to participate in a groundbreaking project focused on benchmarking and improving educational AI systems.
As a Teaching Expert, you will design teaching-style tasks, evaluate AI-generated responses, and provide feedback that enhances the clarity, logic, and educational impact of advanced AI models.
This is an experimental research project, ideal for teachers who are curious about AI, flexible in approach, and excited to contribute to next-generation learning tools.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with AI researchers to develop realistic teaching and classroom scenarios.
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Design and review teaching-style prompts, responses, and assignments.
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Evaluate and provide structured feedback on AI-generated educational content.
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Work both independently and collaboratively in short project sprints.
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Adapt quickly to changes in project direction or priorities.
Ideal Qualifications
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Minimum 3+ years of recent, full-time teaching experience (middle or high school level) in the US or Canada.
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Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to critique content constructively.
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Comfortable working in a remote, experimental, and fast-paced environment.
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Collaborative mindset and willingness to iterate with project teams.
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 Details
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Rate: $50–$70 USD/hour (based on experience)
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Bonus Incentives: $20–$100/hr for top performers
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Contract Type: Independent Contractor (paid weekly via Stripe Connect)
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Flexible Remote Work: Set your own schedule within project guidelines
Application Process
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Upload your resume.
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Complete a short AI interview to share your background, teaching experience, and motivation for joining the project.
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Applications are reviewed daily by the Mercor team — complete all steps to be considered.