Education Program Specialist
Mercor · India
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $85,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI outputs for K-12 education.
- Create realistic K-12 educational scenarios.
- Annotate and validate educational data.
- Provide feedback on AI accuracy.
- Collaborate with AI research teams.
About the role
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 Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $35–$55/hour
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 including differentiated instruction and formative assessment.
- Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in areas like pedagogical best practices and state/federal education regulations.
- 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.
- Background in classroom teaching, special education, school administration, or district-level roles.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate classroom workflows into structured evaluation tasks.
- Clear written communication and attention to detail.
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.
Key skills/competency
- K-12 Education Specialist
- AI Evaluation
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Design
- IEP Development
- Curriculum Alignment
- Pedagogical Best Practices
- Education Regulations
Skills & topics
- K-12 Education Specialist
- AI
- Education Technology
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- AI Evaluation
- Special Education
- School Administration
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight K-12 teaching, administration, or special education experience. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Prepare for AI interview: Review your resume and common K-12 education workflows. Be ready to discuss your experience.
- Understand Mercor: Research Mercor's mission connecting talent with AI research labs and their investors.
- Follow application steps: Complete the resume upload, AI interview, and form submission promptly.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with AI output evaluation.,Practice creating realistic educational scenarios.,Understand data annotation and labeling.,Review pedagogical best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you evaluated educational materials.,How do you translate workflows into tasks?,Share an example of detailed feedback provided.,How do you collaborate asynchronously with teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercor's mission as a K-12 Education Specialist?
- As a K-12 Education Specialist for Mercor, your primary role is to evaluate AI-generated outputs related to K-12 education, ensuring accuracy and alignment with pedagogical best practices and regulations. You'll be instrumental in refining AI tools for educational applications.
- What kind of K-12 experience is required for this remote role?
- Mercor seeks candidates with at least 3 years of professional experience in K-12 education. This includes backgrounds in classroom teaching, special education, school administration, or district-level roles. The ability to translate classroom workflows into structured evaluation tasks is key.
- How long does the application process for the K-12 Education Specialist position take?
- The application process for the K-12 Education Specialist role at Mercor is designed to be efficient, typically taking 20-30 minutes to complete, including the AI interview.
- Is this a remote K-12 Education Specialist position?
- Yes, this K-12 Education Specialist position with Mercor is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere.
- What are the compensation details for the K-12 Education Specialist role?
- The K-12 Education Specialist role is a contract position with compensation ranging from $35 to $55 per hour, depending on your qualifications and experience.
- How can I get technical support during the Mercor application process?
- For any help or support during the application process, including the AI interview, you can reach out to Mercor's support team at support@mercor.com.
- What is the expected collaboration style for the K-12 Education Specialist?
- Collaboration for the K-12 Education Specialist role will be asynchronous, meaning you'll work with research teams remotely and on your own schedule, providing structured feedback and refining evaluation frameworks.