Academic Mentor, gt.school

On-site position in Georgetown (Austin), TX – relocation support available. Salary: $150,000 annually, paid weekly. Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Full-time, 40 hours per week.

As an academic mentor at GT School, you will help a cohort of 15–20 K–12 students progress through material 5–10× faster than conventional classrooms permit. Your mission is to continually raise expectations by facilitating one‑hour workshops on essential life skills—public speaking, concentration, and constructive feedback—and conducting personalized motivation sessions that leverage Coachbot analytics to align individual goals with tangible progress.

• Facilitate one‑hour workshops on life skills for 15–20 K–12 learners, drawing on GT School’s curriculum and your own academic credentials.
• Conduct personalized motivation sessions using Coachbot analytics to monitor each student’s progress in learning applications relative to their objectives.
• Oversee mastery‑based Test2
  
  Pass evaluations to verify student skill acquisition.
• Adjust instructional delivery dynamically through storytelling, credibility earned from your background, and AI‑enhanced personalization to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted students.
• Monitor performance against benchmarks of 100% goal‑completion and 95% student satisfaction.

• Running a conventional classroom—every learner in this environment has chosen to participate.
• Grading assignments, producing report cards, or managing the bureaucratic tasks typical of traditional teaching positions.
• Preparing students for standardized tests or meeting external assessment requirements.
• Simplifying material—students are equipped to engage with the complete depth of your knowledge.
• Engaging with disengaged or average‑paced learners.

Guide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to achieve mastery in critical life skills and accelerate their academic development through individualized, high‑expectation mentorship.

• Willingness to work on‑site in Georgetown (Austin), TX.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top‑tier institution (Ivy League or comparable).
• Documented history of academic distinction (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college completion).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching students.
• At least one elite academic credential: prestigious fellowship or scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP, Gates), PhD, membership in Mensa or Triple Nine Society, or university‑level teaching experience.
• Daily self‑reported use of generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

• Master’s degree from a highly ranked research institution.
• History as a competitor or coach in rigorous academic competitions (MATHCOUNTS, Science Olympiad, national debate, or similar).
• Track record coaching high‑performing students toward exceptional outcomes (elite college admissions, competitive fellowship applications, advanced exams).
• Training or expertise in cognitive science, educational psychology, or gifted and talented education.

GT School is revolutionizing education with AI, expert coaching, and 50+ years of learning science, blending cutting‑edge tech with data‑driven insights to unlock every student’s full potential. The school’s personalized approach accelerates learning 2–6× faster than traditional classrooms, helping students explore their passions, develop critical thinking, and learn to innovate.

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!

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 a contractor of record. Compensation 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.