Vocational Instructor

About the Vocational Instructor Role at Nexus Consulting

Nexus Consulting is seeking a remote Vocational Instructor to join a customer's team as an AI Trainer. This hourly contract position (USD 49-98/hour) leverages your middle school career/technical education experience to refine AI models for educational technology. You will translate your instructional expertise into structured training data, helping AI systems understand effective teaching strategies, curriculum design, and classroom management for diverse learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and generate instructional content to train AI models on middle school career/technical education subjects.
• Analyze and adapt curriculum resources to create datasets reflecting varied learning needs and classroom scenarios.
• Provide clear, detailed written and verbal feedback on lesson objectives, instructional strategies, and student behavior management.
• Develop structured lesson plans, classroom procedures, and behavioral guidelines for AI understanding.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams to align content with educational goals and quality standards.
• Prepare and organize simulated classroom scenarios to enhance AI model accuracy and applicability.
• Participate in iterative data annotation, discussion, and documentation to refine AI learning outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Career/Technical Education at the middle school level or equivalent educational setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with precision and clarity in documentation.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to adapt instructional materials and strategies for diverse learners.
• Familiarity with lesson planning, classroom behavior management, and organizational strategies.
• Comfort and proficiency working independently in a remote, digital-first environment.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Passion for educational innovation and improving learning experiences through technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to AI model training, data annotation, or EdTech projects.
• Background in developing or reviewing educational content for digital platforms.
• Advanced degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Key Skills/Competency

• Career/Technical Education
• Middle School Instruction
• AI Training
• Curriculum Design
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Data Annotation
• EdTech
• Instructional Strategies
• Educational Content Development