Hourly Contract | Remote | $40/hour
Mercor is looking for experienced High School Humanities and Social Sciences Teachers to join an innovative AI pilot project with a leading global AI research lab. Your teaching experience and pedagogical skills will help shape cutting-edge artificial intelligence models designed to understand and emulate expert teaching strategies in humanities and social sciences.
Note: Personal tutors will not be considered.
Licensed high school teacher in the United States
3+ years of full-time classroom teaching experience
Master’s degree or higher in Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, or related fields
Currently teaching History, Geography, Economics, Civics, or Sociology
Demonstrated experience designing rigorous, standards-aligned lessons
Exceptional written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate teaching methods
Flexible, remote role with rolling start dates
10-20 hours per week initially, potential to expand up to 40 hours/week
Ideal part-time opportunity for summer or alongside teaching responsibilities
Current public or private high school humanities/social sciences teachers
Department heads, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches
Recently transitioned educators with ongoing involvement in educational projects
Educators experienced in curriculum design, assessments, or professional training
Hourly contractor classification
Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
Complete a brief AI-led interview (15-20 minutes)
Complete an assessment (45-60 minutes) evaluating clarity, attention to detail, and project-specific skills
Based in San Francisco, CA, Mercor connects expert educators and specialists with pioneering AI research initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Mercor values diversity and inclusivity, providing reasonable accommodations upon request.
Apply now to leverage your educational expertise and shape the future of AI-driven teaching and learning.
Upload resume → AI interview → Complete form → Submit application
Upload your best, up-to-date resume in English. Mercor will extract details and fill out your profile automatically. Review and adjust as needed.
SHOCKING FACT: Only ~20% of applicants complete their application! Take the 15-minute AI interview about your experience and you'll have MUCH HIGHER chances of getting hired!
AI Interview Tips: The interview focuses on your resume and work experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and how you solved challenges.
Takes about 15 minutes | Dramatically improves your chances