Job Overview
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.
The Higher Education Specialist role combines teaching and education expertise with language mastery to train AI models in the education domain.
Responsibilities
* Translate, adapt, and synthesize complex nuances in education workflows and processes in Brazil, reflecting curriculum standards and pedagogy across different educational domains.
* Write fluently in both Portuguese and English, ensuring precise education terminology and nuanced expression across languages.
* Provide cultural insights specific to the Brazilian education system, including assessment, classes, norms at school, and more.
* Collaborate with reviewers and peers to refine content, validate accuracy, and align outputs with educational standard practices in Brazil.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
* Native-level fluency in Brazilian Portuguese with strong written and spoken English.
* Advanced degree in Teaching, Pedagogy, or a related field.
* 2–6+ years of professional experience teaching in Brazil.
* Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. Experience delivering and creating assessments to students is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with rubric development is a plus.
* Familiarity with generative AI models or machine learning concepts is a bonus, but not required.
Engagement Details
* Remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule.
* 20 hours per week commitment.
* Duration: Approximately 2 months.
* Structured project environment with clear goals and tools.
Application Process
* Submit your resume.
* Complete an AI-led interview to assess Portuguese language ability and professional experience.
* If selected, you’ll take a follow-up AI-led interview to assess your professional background.
* You’ll then complete a paid work trial to determine if this type of work is suited for you.
* After that, you’ll receive feedback and be onboarded to the project.
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
* For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Mercor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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