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

On-site in Austin (Georgetown), TX — relocation assistance available $150,000 annual salary, paid weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one Full-time position, 40 hours per week You understand firsthand what gifted learners can achieve — you lived it yourself. If you've watched that promise eroded by mediocre expectations and standardized curricula, this is the alternative you've been looking for. At gt.school, your group of 15–20 K–12 students progresses through material 5–10 times faster than traditional classrooms permit. Your role is to continuously elevate their trajectory: conducting one-hour life skills sessions covering public speaking, concentration, and constructive feedback, while facilitating personalized motivation meetings that use Coachbot analytics to align individual goals with tangible app progress. You'll witness learners who once hesitated before speaking complete the Test2Pass and emerge confident enough to address any audience. Your own academic credentials inform every interaction. There is no predetermined script. This position differs fundamentally from conventional classroom instruction. No stacks of papers to grade, no behavioral management duties, no curriculum designed for the middle of the bell curve. Those who establish strong performance records here — sustained student satisfaction, 100% goal-achievement rates, verified skill mastery — are considered for leadership positions, guiding a small coaching team while continuing to work directly with their own cohort. Submit your application now if you're prepared to hold gifted students to the standards they warrant. What You Will Be Doing Conducting one-hour life skills sessions on public speaking, concentration, and feedback for a cohort of 15–20 K–12 learners, drawing on gt.school's curriculum and your own academic background Facilitating personalized motivation meetings that leverage Coachbot analytics to monitor each student's progress in learning applications relative to their objectives Overseeing mastery-based Test2Pass evaluations to validate student skill acquisition Adjusting presentation methods dynamically through narrative techniques, demonstrated expertise, and AI-driven personalization to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted students Monitoring performance against 100% goal-achievement and 95% student satisfaction targets What You Won’t Be Doing Operating a conventional classroom environment — every participant here has chosen this path Grading assignments, completing report cards, or managing the bureaucratic tasks typical of traditional teaching positions Teaching toward standardized examinations or externally imposed evaluation requirements Simplifying material — learners in this environment can handle the complete scope of your expertise Engaging with unmotivated or standard-pace students Senior Academic Coach Key Responsibilities Guide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to develop critical life competencies and accelerate their academic growth through customized, high-expectation mentorship. Basic Requirements Availability to work on-site in Austin (Georgetown), TX Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution (Ivy League or comparable) Proven track record of academic distinction (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college completion) Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, or instructing students At least one elite academic credential: distinguished fellowship or scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP, Gates), PhD, membership in Mensa or Triple Nine Society, or university-level teaching background Daily self-reported use of generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar) Authorization to work 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) Track record coaching exceptional students toward distinguished achievements (elite university admissions, competitive fellowship applications, high-stakes examinations) Training in cognitive science, educational psychology, or gifted and talented education 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-LakeTrav-SeniorAcademic.008