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

• Location: Austin, TX (we provide relocation assistance)
• Compensation: $150,000 annually, disbursed weekly | Full health benefits (HSA/FSA) effective immediately | 401(k) Roth available
  
  

Recall the moment you first recognized your ability to learn more rapidly than your peers. When striving for excellence became fundamental to who you are, not simply a choice?

GT.School is designed for students who mirror your academic trajectory—high-performing learners who require intellectual challenge rather than institutional conformity. We are developing a distinguished mentorship initiative where cognitive aptitude converges with individualized progression. Expect less focus on traditional classroom oversight and more emphasis on unlocking the potential of exceptional minds operating at 5-10 times standard velocity.

Austin = A City for the Ambitious

The vitality of South Congress. A culinary landscape of world renown. Over 300 days of annual sunshine. Running trails at Zilker Park. A technology ecosystem that celebrates intellectual drive. This is the environment where exceptional educators flourish beyond conventional frameworks.

Become the guide you once needed. Cultivate excellence. Submit your application today.

What You Will Be Doing

• Architect and execute advanced learning programs – Develop workshops spanning mathematics, science, philosophy, and creative writing while delivering individualized mentorship to 15-20 high-ability students progressing at 5-10 times typical speed
• Identify and resolve learning barriers – Adjust methodologies dynamically to support students who have exceeded the limits of conventional education and require new intellectual pathways
• Integrate AI tools for individualized instruction
• Coordinate and iterate – Enhance workshop frameworks alongside colleagues and measure effectiveness using both qualitative insights and quantitative data
  
  

Basic Requirements

Senior Academic Coach key responsibilities

• Distinguished undergraduate credentials – Bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution or academically equivalent university
• Proven academic distinction – National Merit Finalist, Olympiad medalist, early completion of undergraduate degree, or comparable recognition
• Exceptional academic marker – Recipient of competitive scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP), member of Mensa/Triple Nine Society, PhD holder, or instructor with university-level teaching credentials
• 3 years of mentorship background – Experience coaching, mentoring, or instructing students in any educational setting
• Routine AI engagement – Self-reported daily interaction with generative AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
• Geographic flexibility – Prepared to relocate to or maintain in-person presence in Austin (Georgetown), TX
• Employment eligibility – Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship
  
  

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-RoundRoc-SeniorAcademic