What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Success Coach, gt.school - $150,000/year USD position at Crossover?
- Location: Austin, TX (we provide relocation support)
- Compensation: $150,000 annually, with weekly pay cycles | Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
GT.School is designed for students who share that profile—high-achieving learners who require intellectual challenge rather than standardized instruction. We are developing a selective mentorship program where exceptional cognitive ability converges with individualized academic progression. Expect less focus on classroom control, more on removing barriers for brilliant students advancing at 5-10 times conventional speed.
Austin = The Right Environment
South Congress vibrancy. Outstanding culinary culture. Sunshine on 300 days annually. Zilker Park running paths. A technology ecosystem that values intellectual drive. This is where accomplished educators flourish beyond conventional structures.
Become the guide you once needed. Develop exceptional talent. Submit your application today.
What You Will Be Doing
- Create and facilitate exceptional learning programs – Develop workshops across subjects (mathematics, sciences, philosophy, creative writing) and deliver 1-on-1 coaching for 15-20 gifted learners operating at 5-10x standard velocity
- Identify and resolve learning barriers – Adjust methodologies dynamically to support students who have exceeded the limits of conventional education and need to discover their intellectual capacity
- Apply AI tools for individualized instruction
- Coordinate and refine processes – Improve workshop frameworks alongside colleagues and measure effectiveness using both qualitative insights and quantitative data
Academic Success Coach key responsibilities
- Premier educational background – Bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution or peer university
- Demonstrated academic achievement – National Merit Finalist, Olympiad medal recipient, accelerated college completion, or comparable distinction
- Exceptional academic credential – Distinguished scholarship award (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP), membership in Mensa/Triple Nine Society, doctoral degree, or experience teaching at university level
- 3 years of mentorship background – Direct experience coaching, mentoring, or instructing students in any setting
- Regular AI tool 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 legally in the United States without employer sponsorship
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-Miami-AcademicSucces
Salary : $150,000