K-12 Education Specialist - Expert

apartmentMercor placeNew York calendar_month 

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: K-12 Education Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $850–$1,000 per completed task

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities
  • Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to lesson planning, student assessment, classroom management, and instructional design.
  • Create realistic scenarios based on K-12 workflows such as IEP development, parent-teacher communication, and curriculum alignment to standards.
  • Annotate, label, and validate data across K-12 use cases like differentiated instruction and formative assessment.
  • Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in pedagogical best practices and education regulations (IDEA, Title I, ESSA).
  • Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for K-12 education AI.

Qualifications

Must-Have
  • 3+ years of professional experience in K-12 education (public, private, or charter).
  • Background in classroom teaching, special education, school administration, district-level roles, or instructional coaching.
  • Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate workflows into structured evaluation tasks.
  • Clear written communication and attention to detail.
Compensation & Legal
  • Task Completion Pay: Competitive and based on task quality.
  • Performance Bonus: Weekly bonus incentive for top performers.
  • Hourly Opportunity: Transition to hourly compensation for sustained quality and throughput.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form
Resources & Support
  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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