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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$50/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Construct K-12 scenarios spanning curriculum design, multi-stakeholder IEP/504 planning, and complex district budget or policy review cycles.
- Build education tasks across instructional design, classroom differentiation, special education, assessment, standards alignment, student support services, and family/community engagement.
- Develop education operations scenarios using tools like PowerSchool , Canvas/Google Classroom , state assessment platforms, and district-level MTSS/RTI systems .
- Apply K-12 pedagogical frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning , standards-based grading, data-driven instruction, and restorative practices to produce reference lesson plans, IEP documentation, and administrator-level communications.
- Author rubrics that distinguish authentic K-12 educator judgment from generic pedagogical or textbook recall.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 5+ years teaching, administering, or leading instruction at a public or private K-12 school, district office, or state education agency.
- Direct ownership of classroom instruction, IEP/special education caseloads, curriculum programs, or school/district-level initiatives.
- Fluency in K-12 education tooling and frameworks, plus understanding of how school budgets, state standards compliance, and family/community engagement actually work.
Preferred
- Prior rubric, curriculum-writing, or teacher-training content authorship.
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K-12 Education Expert - Fully Remote in London employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
