Education Content Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research team to engage education experts in the development of pedagogical content. This project focuses on analyzing instructional materials with an emphasis on conceptual clarity, learning design, and teaching strategies. Freelancers will support AI systems in understanding how educational content conveys complex ideas like motivation theory, scaffolding, and instructional sequencing.

2. Key Responsibilities

Review and analyze educational texts for instructional clarity and coherence

Identify how concepts are presented in learning contexts

Sequence pedagogical content logically and assess its teaching effectiveness

Draft clear explanations or evaluations grounded in instructional theory

3. Ideal Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Psychology, or a related discipline

2+ years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, or learning design

Familiarity with educational psychology and learning theory (e.g., motivation, cognition)

Strong writing and analytical skills, particularly in educational contexts

Detail-oriented with a clear understanding of pedagogy and conceptual frameworks

4. More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule

Expected commitment : ~10–20 hours / week

Ideal for educators and instructional designers seeking flexible, project-based work

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

$45 / hour

You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

US-Based

6. Application Process

Submit your resume to get started

You may be asked to complete a short-form assessment

We typically follow up within 3–5 business days

7. About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI