Overview
Academic Guide, gt.school – $150,000/year USD Jobs in New York, NY at Crossover
Title: Academic Guide, gt.school – $150,000/year USD
Company: Crossover
Location: New York, NY
- On-site role in Austin (Georgetown), TX (relocation assistance available)
- $150,000 annual salary, distributed weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage begins day one
- 40 hours per week, full-time position
You understand firsthand what gifted learners can achieve — you lived it. If you've witnessed years of untapped potential stifled by minimal expectations and standardized curricula, consider this path.
At gt.school, you'll guide a cohort of 15–20 K–12 students through content that progresses 5–10x faster than conventional classroom pacing. Your role centers on expanding what's possible: facilitating one-hour life skills sessions covering public speaking, focus, and feedback; and conducting personalized motivation meetings that leverage Coachbot analytics to align individual student objectives with tangible app-based progress. You'll see learners who initially struggled with articulation master the Test2Pass and emerge confident presenting to any audience. Your own academic credentials inform every interaction. There is no prescribed playbook.
This is distinct from traditional classroom instruction. No stacks of papers to grade, no classroom discipline issues, no teaching to the middle. Those who establish proven performance here — reliable student satisfaction scores, 100% goal-completion metrics, verified skill mastery — position themselves for leadership opportunities, guiding a small team of colleagues while continuing to lead their own cohort.
Apply now if you're prepared to hold gifted learners to the elevated standard they're capable of meeting.
What You Will Be Doing
- Facilitating one-hour life skills sessions on public speaking, focus, and feedback for a cohort of 15–20 K–12 learners, drawing on gt.school's structured content and your personal academic background
- Conducting one-on-one motivation meetings that use Coachbot analytics to monitor each student's app-based learning progress relative to their stated goals
- Overseeing mastery-focused Test2Pass evaluations to verify student comprehension and skill retention
- Adjusting instructional delivery dynamically through storytelling, credibility earned from your own achievements, and AI-supported personalization to maintain high engagement among gifted students
- Monitoring performance against benchmarks of 100% goal completion and 95% student satisfaction
What You Won’t Be Doing
- Running a conventional classroom — all students in this environment have opted in
- Grading assignments, composing report cards, or managing the bureaucratic workload typical of standard teaching positions
- Preparing students for standardized exams or externally imposed testing requirements
- Simplifying material — the learners here are ready to engage with the full complexity of your knowledge
- Engaging with unmotivated or grade-level-paced students
Academic Guide Key Responsibilities
Guide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to achieve mastery of critical life skills and advance academically through tailored, high-expectation mentorship.
Basic Requirements
- Willingness to work on-site in Austin (Georgetown), TX
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution (Ivy League or equivalent caliber)
- Documented history of academic distinction (examples: National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college graduation)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, or teaching students
- At least one elite academic credential: distinguished 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 platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar)
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship
Nice-to-have Requirements
- Master's degree from a highly ranked research university
- 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 results (elite college admissions, fellowship applications, competitive examinations)
- Training or 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.
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-NewYork-AcademicGuide.012
