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High School STEM Teacher (Math & Sciences)
Job Type: Hourly Contract (Remote)
Compensation: $40 per hour (USD)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based, licensed teachers only)
About Mercor:
Mercor partners with top experts and educators to support pioneering AI research and development. Based in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
About the Role:
Mercor is seeking experienced, licensed U.S. high school teachers in STEM fields to contribute to a premier AI pilot project with a world-leading research lab. Your classroom expertise and instructional insights will help shape large language models that better reflect the skills, rigor, and methods of expert educators.
Please note: Only active or recently transitioned classroom teachers will be considered. Personal tutors are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities:
Share subject expertise and pedagogical strategies for teaching STEM (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering).
Design, review, and articulate rigorous, standards-aligned instruction for high school learners.
Collaborate remotely with AI research teams to improve educational AI models.
Clearly explain your teaching thought process, classroom practices, and assessment approaches.
Ideal Qualifications:
Licensed high school teacher in the United States.
Minimum 3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience.
Master’s degree or higher in education or a STEM subject.
Current or recent experience teaching STEM courses at the high school level.
Experience in curriculum development, assessment creation, or instructional coaching is a plus.
Strong written communication skills and passion for education and innovation.
Role Highlights:
Flexible, part-time role: 10–20 hours per week (potential to expand to 40 hours).
Fully remote and asynchronous—ideal for summer or alongside regular teaching.
Rolling start dates, beginning mid-July.
Compensation & Legal Details:
Independent Contractor position.
Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
Application Process:
AI interview (15–20 minutes) and a practical assessment (45–60 minutes) to evaluate instructional clarity and attention to detail.
Mercor is committed to equal opportunity employment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Apply today and help shape the future of AI-powered education with your classroom expertise!