Academic Coach, GT School (Remote) - $75,000/year USD

About the role

You'll mentor students to achieve what seems impossible: develop a genuine passion for learning, accelerate their progress, and mature into capable, independent learners.

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
• Ability 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
• Ability to maintain at least 80 percent overlap with US business hours

Skills

• Effective communication and motivational skills
• Ability to adapt to a virtual learning environment
• Proficiency in using AI-powered tools and progress dashboards
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Flexible remote work schedule
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives
• Competitive compensation ($37 USD/hour)
• Long-term commitment with potential for growth

Pay

$37 USD/hour, which equates to $75,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.

Schedule

Immediate availability, working full-time (40 hours per week).