Senior Academic Coach, GT School - $150,000/year USD

On-site position: Austin (Georgetown), TX (relocation assistance available) $150,000 annually, distributed weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one Full-time role, 40 hours per week You understand what gifted learners can achieve — you were one yourself. If you've witnessed that potential undermined by insufficient expectations and standardized curricula, consider this option. At gt.school, your group of 15–20 K–12 students progresses through material 5–10x faster than conventional classrooms permit. Your role centers on continuously raising expectations: facilitating one-hour life skills workshops covering public speaking, concentration, and feedback, and conducting personalized motivation sessions leveraging Coachbot analytics to align individual student objectives with quantifiable application progress. You'll observe learners who previously struggled with articulation complete the Test2Pass and emerge prepared to address any audience. You contribute your own academic credentials to each interaction. No predetermined script exists. This differs from traditional classroom instruction. No grading backlog, no classroom discipline issues, no teaching to the middle. Coaches who establish strong performance records here — sustained student satisfaction, 100% goal‑completion metrics, documented skill mastery — become eligible for leadership positions, guiding a small team of colleagues while continuing to lead their own cohort. Submit your application if you're prepared to hold gifted learners to the standards they merit. What You Will Be Doing Facilitating one-hour life skills workshops covering public speaking, concentration, and feedback for a cohort of 15–20 K–12 learners using gt.school's curriculum paired with your academic background Conducting personalized motivation sessions, leveraging Coachbot analytics to monitor individual student progress in learning applications relative to established goals Overseeing mastery-based Test2Pass evaluations to verify student skill acquisition Adjusting instructional approach dynamically through storytelling, credibility earned from your background, and AI‑personalized methods to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted students Monitoring performance against 100% goal‑completion and 95% student satisfaction targets What You Won’t Be Doing Operating a conventional classroom — all students here have chosen participation Evaluating assignments, producing progress reports, or managing the procedural workload typical of standard teaching positions Aligning instruction with standardized testing or externally imposed assessment requirements Simplifying material — learners here are prepared to engage with the complete scope of your expertise Supporting unmotivated or typical‑pace students Senior Academic Coach Key Responsibilities Guide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to achieve mastery in critical life skills and advance academically through customized, high‑expectation mentorship. Basic Requirements Willingness to work on-site in Austin (Georgetown), TX Bachelor's degree from a top‑tier university (Ivy League or equivalent) Documented history of academic excellence (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college graduation) Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching students At least one distinguished academic credential: prestigious fellowship or scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP, Gates), PhD, Mensa or Triple Nine Society membership, or university‑level teaching experience Daily self‑reported use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or equivalent) Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship Nice‑to‑have Requirements Master's degree from a top‑ranked research university Experience as a participant or coach in competitive academic programs (MATHCOUNTS, Science Olympiad, national debate, or equivalent) Track record coaching high‑performing students toward elite outcomes (college admissions, fellowship applications, competitive exams) Training in cognitive science, educational psychology, or gifted and talented (GT) 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. 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. We look forward to meeting you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover