Scholars Program Mentor, GT School

Your cohort of 15–20 K–12 students advances through material 5–10x faster than traditional classrooms permit. Your role is to continually raise expectations: conducting one‑hour life skills workshops covering public speaking, focus, and feedback, and facilitating personalized motivation sessions that use Coachbot analytics to align each learner's objectives with measurable progress in app‑based learning.

At GT School, there is no predetermined script. Mentors who establish strong performance records—reliable student satisfaction scores, 100% goal‑completion rates, and verified skill mastery—are considered for leadership positions, guiding a small team of colleagues while continuing to work with their own cohort.

• Conduct one‑hour life skills workshops covering public speaking, focus, and feedback for a cohort of 15–20 K–12 learners using GT School’s curriculum alongside your own academic background.
• Facilitate personalized motivation sessions, leveraging Coachbot analytics to monitor each student’s app‑based learning progress relative to their individual goals.
• Oversee mastery‑based Test2
  
  Pass assessments to validate student skill retention.
• Adjust delivery in the moment through storytelling, demonstrated expertise, and AI‑driven personalization to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted students.
• Monitor performance against 100% goal‑completion and 95% student satisfaction targets.

• Running a traditional classroom—every learner here has chosen to participate.
• Grading assignments, producing report cards, or managing the administrative tasks typical of standard teaching positions.
• Preparing students for standardized tests or meeting external assessment requirements.
• Simplifying material—students here are ready to engage with the full depth of your knowledge.
• Working with unmotivated or average‑paced learners.

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

• Willingness to work on‑site in Austin (Georgetown), TX.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top‑tier university (Ivy League or equivalent).
• Proven record of academic excellence (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college graduation).
• Minimum of 3 years’ 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.

• 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‑achieving students toward elite outcomes (college admissions, fellowship applications, competitive exams).
• Background in cognitive science, educational psychology, or gifted and talented (GT) education.

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, accelerating learning 2–6 times faster than traditional classrooms.

GT School students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to innovate, creating a modern learning environment powered by AI and guided by dedicated mentors.

This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), long‑term position. The compensation level 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.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5662-US-Austin-Scholars Progra.
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