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Academic Mentor, gt.school – $150,000/year USD Jobs in Charlotte, NC at Crossover
Title: Academic Mentor, gt.school – $150,000/year USD
Company: Crossover
Location: Charlotte, NC
- On-site location: Austin (Georgetown), TX (relocation assistance available)
- Compensation: $150,000 annually, distributed weekly | Health, dental, and vision coverage effective immediately
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
You understand what gifted learners can achieve — you lived it. If you've grown frustrated watching that promise diluted by generic curricula and diminished expectations, this is your alternative.
At gt.school, your group of 15–20 K–12 students advances through material 5–10x faster than traditional classrooms permit. Your role is to eliminate artificial limits: facilitating one-hour life skills sessions covering public speaking, focus, and feedback, while conducting personalized motivation coaching powered by Coachbot analytics that tie individual objectives to measurable progress within learning apps. You'll witness learners who initially hesitated complete the Test2Pass and emerge confident enough to present to any audience. Your academic credentials inform every interaction. There is no predetermined script.
This is not conventional teaching. No grading backlog, no behavioral management, no watered-down curriculum designed for the middle. Those who establish strong performance records here — sustained student satisfaction, 100% goal-attainment rates, proven skill development — are considered for leadership positions, guiding a small team of colleagues while continuing to mentor their own cohort.
Apply now if you're prepared to uphold the standards gifted students deserve.
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 using gt.school's framework and your own academic background
- Conducting personalized motivation coaching, leveraging Coachbot analytics to monitor each student's progress in learning applications relative to their objectives
- Overseeing mastery-based Test2Pass evaluations to validate student skill acquisition
- Adjusting your approach dynamically through storytelling, credible expertise, and AI-enhanced instruction to maintain challenge and engagement for gifted students
- Monitoring performance against 100% goal-attainment and 95% student satisfaction targets
What You Won’t Be Doing
- Running a traditional classroom — every learner here has chosen to participate
- Grading assignments, producing report cards, or managing the bureaucratic tasks typical of standard teaching positions
- Preparing students for standardized tests or external evaluation requirements
- Simplifying material — learners here can handle the full complexity of your expertise
- Working with unmotivated or standard-pace students
Academic Mentor Key Responsibilities
Guide a cohort of gifted K–12 learners to achieve mastery in essential life skills and accelerate their academic trajectory through individualized, 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)
- Proven record of academic distinction (e.g., National Merit Finalist, academic Olympiad medalist, or early college graduation)
- Minimum 3 years of experience mentoring, coaching, 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
Nice-to-have Requirements
- Master's degree from a top-ranked research institution
- Experience as a participant or coach in competitive academic programs (MATHCOUNTS, Science Olympiad, national debate, or equivalent)
- Track record coaching high-performing students toward elite achievements (college admissions, fellowship applications, competitive exams)
- 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-Charlott-AcademicMentor
