Is this job worth applying to?

Pay

Above typicalTops out at $65/hr. The typical top rate across 204 priced languages listings is $50/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview. Resume showing real experience in your field.

Steady work

Work is patchyProjects can pause or end with little notice.

Payout record

Pays on timeSchedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries).

Freshness

Older postPosted 2mo ago. Still listed on Mercor on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading language-learning platform to recruit experienced Spanish tutors for a short-term project involving recorded, one-on-one tutoring sessions. Tutors will conduct genuine Spanish lessons with native English-speaking learners at different proficiency levels. The goal is to produce natural, high-quality conversations that reflect authentic language-learning experiences.

What You'll Do

Lead engaging, one-on-one Spanish tutoring sessions.
Adapt lessons to each learner's proficiency level and assigned topics.
Encourage natural, substantive back-and-forth conversation.
Follow the provided lesson structure and project instructions.
Conduct sessions
Keep sessions focused and avoid extended dead air or off-topic conversation.

Sessions must run for at least 20 minutes and will generally last 20–30 minutes.

Who Should Apply

Fluent Spanish speakers with strong verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree or higher.
At least three years of Spanish teaching or tutoring experience.
Experience teaching native English speakers at different proficiency levels.
Ability to adapt lesson structure and communication style to individual learners.
Reliable availability and a strong record of punctuality.
Comfort participating in recorded online sessions.

Tutors from a range of Spanish-speaking backgrounds, including Spain, Mexico, and other regions, are encouraged to apply.

Project Details

Duration: Approximately three weeks.
Commitment: Approximately seven hours per week.
Format: Remote, scheduled one-on-one sessions.

How do you apply to Mercor?

Apply on Mercor

The Apply button opens this post on Mercor's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview.

Get through screening

What Mercor asks for after you apply:

Take the recorded AI video interview (practice round available)
Complete any role-specific assessment and the ID check
Accept the offer and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Mercor also needs

Resume showing real experience in your field
Webcam with your full face visible for the AI interview
Government ID

Red flags

Red flagLong waits with no offer after passing the interview
Red flagProjects ending abruptly with little warning

What is Mercor like to work for?

Hiring marketplace that screens professionals with an AI video interview and places them on hourly contracts training and evaluating models for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$20–200/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview
How you get paid	Weekly, every Wednesday, via Stripe (Wise in a few countries)
Payout record	Pays on time
Countries	Hires in many countries and runs its pay week on India Standard Time; Mercor keeps a list of locations it cannot onboard, and some projects are US-only.

Most listings sit around $50–100/hr; healthcare, legal and finance roles pay the most, language and generalist roles the least.