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

On-site position: Austin (Georgetown), TX (relocation assistance available)$150,000 annual salary, paid weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage begins day oneFull-time role, 40 hours per weekYou understand what gifted learners can achieve — you've lived it. If you've spent years observing that potential wasted by diminished expectations and uniform curricula, this is the alternative you've been looking for.At gt.school, your assigned group of 15–20 K–12 students progresses through content 5–10x faster than conventional classrooms permit. Your role is to continuously elevate that ceiling: facilitating one-hour life skills sessions covering public speaking, focus, and feedback, while conducting personalized motivation meetings guided by Coachbot analytics that link individual goals to quantifiable app progress. You'll witness students who previously struggled with articulation complete the Test2Pass and emerge prepared to present confidently in any setting. Your own academic credentials inform every interaction. There is no prescribed formula.This position is not traditional classroom instruction. No grading backlog, no behavior management, no teaching to the middle. Those who establish strong performance records here — reliable student satisfaction metrics, 100% goal-completion rates, proven skill mastery — are considered for leadership positions, guiding a small peer team while continuing to lead their own cohort.Apply today if you're prepared to uphold the standards gifted students deserve.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating one-hour life skills sessions on public speaking, focus, and feedback for a group of 15–20 K–12 learners, drawing on gt.school's curriculum and your own academic backgroundConducting personalized motivation meetings, leveraging Coachbot analytics to monitor each student's progress in learning applications relative to their objectivesOverseeing mastery-based Test2Pass evaluations to verify student skill acquisitionAdjusting delivery dynamically through storytelling, credibility earned from your own achievements, and AI-driven personalized instruction to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted studentsMonitoring performance against 100% goal-completion and 95% student satisfaction targetsWhat You Won’t Be DoingOperating a conventional classroom — every student here has chosen to participateGrading assignments, producing report cards, or managing the administrative burden typical of standard teaching positionsAligning instruction with standardized tests or externally imposed assessment requirementsSimplifying material — students at gt.school are ready to engage with the complete scope of your expertiseSupporting disengaged or average-paced learnersSenior Academic Coach Key ResponsibilitiesGuide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to achieve mastery in critical life skills and advance academically through individualized, high-expectation mentorship.Basic RequirementsWillingness to work on-site in Austin (Georgetown), TXBachelor's degree from a top-tier institution (Ivy League or equivalent)Documented history of academic excellence (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college graduation)Minimum of 3 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching studentsAt least one elite academic credential: distinguished fellowship or scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP, Gates), PhD, Mensa or Triple Nine Society membership, or university-level teaching experienceDaily self-reported use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or equivalent)Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorshipNice-to-have RequirementsMaster's degree from a highly ranked research universityExperience as a participant or coach in competitive academic competitions (MATHCOUNTS, Science Olympiad, national debate, or equivalent)Track record coaching high-performing students toward elite achievements (college admissions, fellowship applications, competitive exams)Training in cognitive science, educational psychology, or gifted and talented (GT) educationAbout Gt.schoolGT 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 usThis 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-Miami-SeniorAcademic