Education Content Specialist Job at Mercor, San Francisco, CA

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  • Mercor
  • San Francisco, CA

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

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, For contractors, Summer work, Freelance, Flexible hours,

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