Education (Safety)

Mercor is seeking experienced STEM or Humanities educators (K-12) for an AI project with one of the world’s leading AI research labs.

In this role, you will leverage your classroom experience and pedagogical expertise to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. Your insights will contribute to the development of safe large language models that understand and reflect how expert educators and students leverage AI.

Please note, those that are not teachers but personal tutors will not be considered for this role.

You're a great fit if you:

• Are a licensed teacher in the United States or internationally

• Have 3+ years of full-time teaching experience

• Hold at least a masters degree in education or a STEM subject area

• Routinely design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction

• Can clearly articulate your thought process and teaching strategies

• Have strong written communication skills and a passion for education

Here are more details about the role:

• We are hiring immediately, and rolling start dates thereafter

• Requires 10–20 hours/week, with potential to expand to up to 40 hours/week

• Ideal for educators looking to engage in meaningful part-time work alongside teaching responsibilities

Ideal candidates include:

• Public or private school teachers actively teaching STEM or Humanities subjects

• Department heads or instructional coaches in STEM or Humanities areas

• Former teachers recently transitioned from the classroom with continued ties to education

Screening Process:

• You’ll complete an assessment (2 hours). The assessment will directly assess your clarity of thought, attention to detail, and your potential ability to complete this project.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.