Academic Mentor, gt.school

Academic Mentor, gt.school - $150,000/year USD

Join the application for the Academic Mentor, gt.school - $150,000/year USD role at Crossover

This range is provided by Crossover. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Location:
  
  Austin, TX (we provide relocation assistance)
• Compensation: $150,000 annually, distributed weekly | Medical/HSA/FSA effective immediately | Roth 401(k)

Think back to when you first understood you absorbed knowledge faster than your peers. When high performance wasn’t a choice—it defined who you were. GT.School works with students who reflect that experience—academically exceptional individuals requiring stimulation, not structure. We construct a high-caliber mentorship initiative where cognitive strength combines with tailored progression.

Austin = Your Environment:
South Congress atmosphere. Exceptional culinary culture. Sunshine 300 days annually. Zilker Park pathways. A technology ecosystem that values intellectual drive. This is where top-tier educators flourish beyond conventional frameworks.

Become the guide you once needed. Cultivate excellence. Submit your application today.

• Architect and execute advanced learning programs – Develop workshops (mathematics, sciences, philosophy, creative writing) and conduct 1-on-1 mentorship for 15-20 gifted learners progressing at 5-10x typical speed
• Identify and resolve educational barriers – Adjust methodologies dynamically to support students who have exceeded conventional education in discovering their cognitive strengths
• Apply AI to enable customization
• Partner and iterate – Enhance workshop frameworks alongside colleagues and measure effectiveness using qualitative insights and quantitative data

• Premier educational background – Bachelor's degree from Ivy League institution or equivalent university
• Demonstrated academic distinction – National Merit Finalist, Olympiad medalist, accelerated college completion, or comparable accomplishment
• Distinguished academic credential – Competitive scholarship (Rhodes, Fulbright, NSF GRFP), Mensa/Triple Nine Society membership, PhD, or university-level instruction experience
• 3 years of mentorship background – Experience coaching, mentoring, or instructing students in any setting
• Regular AI engagement – Self-reported daily interaction with generative AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
• Location – Readiness to relocate to or work on-site in Austin (Georgetown), TX
• Employment eligibility – Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements

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  for more details on this topic.

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