Academic Instructor (Remote | $90–$130/hr)
Synthires
- Not specified
- Remote
- Part-time
- $90 - $130/hr
- Posted October 15, 2026
About this role
Education Instructor – Learning & Assessment Specialist
Position: Education Instructor – Learning & Assessment Specialist
Type: Contractor
Compensation: $90–$130/hour
Location: Remote
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking experienced education instructors to contribute their expertise to an innovative education project focused on improving next-generation AI systems. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge of instructional design, learning assessment, educational content development, and learner engagement to evaluate and improve AI-driven learning tools.
No prior AI experience is required. Your educational expertise and understanding of effective teaching and assessment practices are what matter most.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate and refine interactive learning materials, including quizzes, formative assessments, and tutoring content, for accuracy, pedagogical quality, and learner engagement.
• Analyze learning interactions to assess whether educational activities build lasting understanding rather than rote memorization.
• Apply and improve assessment rubrics, grading criteria, and outcome measurement tools.
• Review educational content for academic rigor, suitability for diverse learners, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Develop, review, and improve visual and multimodal instructional resources to support comprehension and retention.
• Document observations and recommendations clearly and precisely.
• Provide insights to improve AI-driven educational tools and resources using expertise in learning design and evaluation.
Required Qualifications
• Experience in education, instructional design, learning assessment, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, effective teaching practices, and learner assessment.
• Ability to evaluate academic accuracy, learner appropriateness, and the educational value of learning activities.
• Experience developing or evaluating quizzes, tutoring content, formative assessments, or interactive educational materials.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing actionable feedback and collaborating remotely.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience as an instructional designer, learning scientist, assessment specialist, or educator in K–12, higher education, or educational technology.
• Demonstrated success designing, evaluating, or delivering tutoring materials, quizzes, formative assessments, or interactive educational media.
• Hands-on experience developing or applying assessment rubrics, outcome measurement strategies, or innovative grading systems.
• Experience creating or optimizing visual, interactive, or multimodal learning materials for diverse audiences.
• Availability aligned with the US Pacific Time zone.
Compensation & Engagement
• Compensation: $90–$130 per hour.
• Engagement Type: Contractor.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote.
• Preferred Availability: US Pacific Time zone alignment.
Required skills
- Tutoring