Innovation Fellow, GT School (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

About the role

Own the design, testing, and public launch of a prototype physical campus that integrates leadership development, competitive peer environments, a performance-driven culture, and genuine community—positioning it as the foundation for a national system. In parallel, expand the virtual GT Anywhere offering by designing real-world programming, generating parent interest, establishing cultural norms, and creating scalable implementation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create and pilot scalable programs beyond core academics—centered on leadership development, autonomy, and competitive dynamics.
• Establish and validate a physical prototype campus, covering staffing frameworks, facility planning, and operational systems.
• Craft parent communication strategies, market positioning, and expansion frameworks to accelerate growth.
• Establish, document, and replicate quality benchmarks and cultural practices across all future locations.
• Serve as the visible representative of the model—building awareness via media appearances, events, and strategic alliances.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Operating a conventional school with traditional classrooms, teaching staff, and full-day programming.
• Serving families looking for watered-down gifted programs focused on AP coursework and low rigor.
• Pursuing incremental reform inside legacy institutions—we aren't improving schools, we're creating alternatives.
• Optimizing for surface-level engagement numbers—our focus is meaningful outcomes and substantive learning, not busywork.
• Working entirely remotely—flexibility exists, but expect to be in Austin approximately 1 week per month to stay operationally grounded.

Requirements

• Built and scaled a high-impact venture from scratch (bonus if it involved physical operations or education), with at least $1M USD yearly revenue owned by you.
• Deep, personal understanding of gifted students—whether through family, professional experience, or lived reality.
• AI-first mentality—inclination to prioritize AI as the default solution for problem-solving, decision-making, and work output generation at scale.
• Proven ability to articulate a compelling vision and convert skeptics into believers.
• Based in the U.S., with ability to travel regularly to Austin (minimum 1 week/month).
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

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. Their 2 Hour Learning framework condenses the academic school day into concentrated, mastery-focused sessions—creating space for students to tackle meaningful challenges. GT School students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to innovate 2-6 times faster than in traditional classrooms.

Pay

$200 USD/hour, equating to $400,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. Payments are made weekly.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position as an independent contractor.