Scholars Program Mentor, gt.school - $150,000/year USD

Location and Compensation On-site: Austin (Georgetown), TX (relocation assistance available) Salary: $150,000 annually, paid weekly Benefits: Health, dental, and vision from day one Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week You understand what intellectually gifted students can achieve — you were one yourself. If you’ve spent years witnessing that potential wasted by low expectations and standardized lesson plans, there’s an alternative approach. At gt.school, your group of 15–20 K–12 learners progresses through curriculum 5–10× faster than conventional classroom pacing permits. Your role is to continually raise the bar: facilitating one‑hour life‑skills workshops on public speaking, focus, and feedback, and conducting individualized motivation sessions that use Coachbot analytics to align each student’s objectives with measurable progress in learning apps. You’ll observe students who previously struggled with articulation complete Test2Pass and emerge prepared to present confidently to any audience. You leverage your own academic credentials in every session. There is no predetermined script. This is not traditional classroom instruction. No grading backlog, no classroom management, no teaching to the middle. Those who establish strong performance records here – reliable student satisfaction, 100 % goal‑completion rates, demonstrated skill mastery – become eligible for leadership positions, guiding a small team of colleagues while continuing to mentor their own cohort. What You Will Be Doing Facilitating one‑hour life‑skills workshops on public speaking, focus, and feedback for a cohort of 15–20 K–12 students using gt.school’s curriculum and your own academic background Conducting individualized motivation sessions, leveraging Coachbot analytics to monitor each student’s progress in learning apps relative to their objectives Administering mastery‑based Test2Pass assessments to verify student skill retention Adjusting delivery dynamically using storytelling, earned authority, and AI‑personalized instruction to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted learners Monitoring progress against 100 % goal‑completion and 95 % student satisfaction benchmarks What You Won’t Be Doing Managing a conventional classroom – every student here has chosen to participate Grading papers, writing report cards, or managing the administrative burden of a typical teaching position Teaching toward standardized tests or external assessment requirements Simplifying content – students here can engage with the full complexity of your expertise Working with disengaged or average‑paced learners Scholars Program Mentor Key Responsibilities Mentor a cohort of gifted K–12 students to master critical life skills and accelerate academically through individualized, high‑expectation coaching. Basic Requirements Willingness to work on‑site in Austin (Georgetown), TX Bachelor’s degree from a top‑tier university (Ivy League or equivalent) Documented record of academic excellence (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college graduation) Minimum 3 years of experience coaching, mentoring, or teaching students At least one elite 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) Experience mentoring high‑achieving students toward elite outcomes (college admissions, fellowship applications, competitive exams) Background 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. GT School students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to innovate. 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 for more details. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5662-US-RoundRoc-ScholarsProgra.001 #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover