Academic Guide, gt.school - $150,000/year USD

On-site role in Austin (Georgetown), TX with relocation assistance available $150,000 annual salary, distributed weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage begins immediately Full-time position: 40 hours per week You understand the capacity of gifted learners firsthand — you were one yourself. If you've witnessed that promise diluted by minimal expectations and standardized curricula, consider this path forward. At gt.school, you'll guide a cohort of 15–20 K–12 students progressing through material at 5–10 times the pace of conventional classrooms. Your role centers on removing limits: conducting one-hour workshops on life skills including public speaking, focus, and feedback, while facilitating personalized motivation sessions that use Coachbot analytics to align individual goals with quantifiable progress in learning applications. You'll observe students who previously struggled with articulation complete the Test2Pass and emerge prepared to address any audience. Your own academic credentials inform every interaction. No predetermined scripts exist. This position differs fundamentally from traditional classroom instruction. No grading backlog, no classroom discipline issues, no curriculum designed for the median student. Those who establish excellent performance records here — sustained student approval, 100% goal achievement rates, verified skill acquisition — position themselves for leadership opportunities, guiding a compact team of colleagues while continuing to work with their own cohort. Submit your application now if you're prepared to uphold the rigorous standards gifted students require. What You Will Be Doing Conducting structured one-hour workshops on life skills — public speaking, focus, and feedback — for a cohort of 15–20 K–12 learners, drawing on gt.school's framework and your academic background Facilitating one-on-one motivation sessions that leverage Coachbot analytics to monitor each student's app-based learning progress relative to their established objectives Overseeing mastery-validated Test2Pass evaluations to verify student comprehension and skill retention Adjusting your approach dynamically through narrative techniques, credibility earned from personal achievement, and AI-supported personalized instruction to maintain engagement and challenge for gifted students Monitoring performance against targets of 100% goal completion and 95% student satisfaction What You Won’t Be Doing Operating a conventional classroom environment — every learner in this program has opted in voluntarily Handling paper grading, composing progress reports, or managing the bureaucratic tasks typical of standard teaching positions Preparing students for standardized examinations or external evaluation requirements Simplifying material — learners here possess the ability to engage with the complete scope of your knowledge Engaging with unmotivated or standard-pace students Academic Guide Key Responsibilities Guide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to develop critical life skills and advance academically through individualized, high-expectation mentorship. Basic Requirements Availability to work on-site in Austin (Georgetown), TX Bachelor's degree earned from a top-tier institution (Ivy League or equivalent standard) Proven history of academic distinction (examples include National Merit Finalist status, academic Olympiad medals, or early completion of undergraduate studies) Minimum of 3 years' experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching students At least one elite academic credential: distinguished fellowship or scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP, Gates), doctoral degree, membership in Mensa or Triple Nine Society, or experience teaching at the university level Regular self-reported use of generative AI platforms (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar tools) Authorization to work legally in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship Nice-to-have Requirements Master's degree from a highly ranked research institution Experience as a competitor or coach in rigorous academic competitions (MATHCOUNTS, Science Olympiad, national-level debate, or similar programs) Track record coaching high-performing students toward distinguished achievements (elite college placement, fellowship acquisition, competitive examination success) Training or expertise in cognitive science, educational psychology, or gifted and talented education programs About Gt.school GT School is revolutionizing education with AI, expert coaching, and 50+ years of learning science. They blend cutting-edge tech with data-driven insights to unlock every student's full potential. They're on a mission to disrupt the broken education system and unleash the true potential of gifted minds. Forget the one-size-fits-all approach that leaves brilliant students bored and disengaged. This school has tossed the rulebook and created a modern learning environment powered by AI and guided by dedicated mentors. Their personalized approach accelerates learning - 2-6 times faster than traditional classrooms. GT School students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to innovate. Because that's where genius lies. GT School is where gifted minds turn potential into power. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $75 USD/hour, which equates to $150,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5662-US-Philadel-AcademicGuide.015