Academic Coach, GT School (Remote) - $75,000/year USD
About the role
As an Academic Coach at GT Anywhere, you'll mentor students to achieve what seems impossible: develop a genuine passion for learning, accelerate their progress, and mature into capable, independent learners. You'll work remotely from wherever you are in the world.
Responsibilities
- Conducting biweekly individual virtual coaching sessions with each student, concentrating on goal development, motivation strategies, and growth mindset
- Hosting scheduled "office hours" where students access immediate support, guidance, or problem-solving assistance
- Leveraging AI-powered tools and progress dashboards to monitor student advancement, detect obstacles, and refine coaching tactics
- Documenting observations, concerns, and tactical adjustments to keep each student advancing at an accelerated pace
- Working alongside your coaching team to exchange effective practices, flag issues requiring escalation, and continuously refine our coaching methodology
Requirements
- Master's degree in any field
- At least 1 year of experience coaching, mentoring, or motivating K–8 students
- At least 6 months working with gifted students in an educational, coaching, or mentoring setting
- Proven high performance in any field—academics, athletics, entrepreneurship, or the arts
- Strong virtual presence and ability to connect with students quickly over Zoom/Google Meet
- Comfortable using dashboards and tech tools to track and adjust performance
- Able to maintain at least 80 percent overlap with US business hours
Nice-to-have Requirements
- PhD in any field
- Background in performance coaching, sports psychology, or motivational work
- Experience working with homeschool or alternative education families
Qualifications
- Master's degree in any field
- At least 1 year of experience coaching, mentoring, or motivating K–8 students
- At least 6 months working with gifted students in an educational, coaching, or mentoring setting
- Proven high performance in any field—academics, athletics, entrepreneurship, or the arts
- Strong virtual presence and ability to connect with students quickly over Zoom/Google Meet
- Comfortable using dashboards and tech tools to track and adjust performance
- Able to maintain at least 80 percent overlap with US business hours
Skills
- Highly skilled in virtual coaching and mentoring
- Expertise in leveraging AI tools for student progress monitoring
- Strong communication and motivational skills
- Ability to adapt coaching strategies based on student needs
Benefits
- Flexible remote work schedule
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives
- Competitive compensation of $37 USD/hour, equating to $75,000 USD/year
- Weekly payment period
Pay
- $37 USD/hour
- Total annual compensation: $75,000 USD
Schedule
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Long-term position
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.
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