Job Description
You've already proven yourself capable of excellence—whether on the field, on stage, or in professional settings. Now you're positioned to channel that achievement into meaningful impact. At GT Anywhere, academic advisors guide students toward an uncommon outcome: genuine enthusiasm for learning, accelerated growth, and development into self-reliant, confident individuals. You'll work remotely from any location worldwide.
GT Anywhere operates as a virtual academy for gifted learners prepared to advance rapidly. We combine AI-driven curriculum with personalized coaching to provide what conventional education cannot: uncapped learning speed, rigorous depth across sciences and humanities, and connection to a community of intellectual equals. In this Academic Advisor role, you'll support 3rd–8th grade students pursuing accelerated pathways. Your focus isn't content delivery—our technology manages that. You serve as the coach who cultivates belief, maintains high standards, and enables students to uncover their true potential. Each interaction carries weight. Each moment of progress matters.
If you've achieved elite-level performance in any domain—athletics, performing arts, research, or commerce—and wish to empower the next generation toward similar achievement, this role is designed for you.
What You Will Be Doing - Facilitating biweekly individual virtual coaching appointments for every student, centered on goal-setting, motivation cultivation, and mindset development
- Hosting open office hour sessions where students access real-time guidance, encouragement, and problem-solving support
- Leveraging AI-powered tools and tracking dashboards to monitor student advancement, detect obstacles, and refine coaching strategies
- Recording observations, concerns, and tactical adjustments to keep each student progressing on an accelerated growth path
- Working collaboratively with teammates to exchange effective practices, elevate issues requiring attention, and continuously refine the coaching framework
What You Won’t Be Doing - Instructing lessons, evaluating assessments, or distributing homework assignments—technology manages academic content
- Presenting lectures or adhering to prescribed curricular sequences
- Supervising or excessively managing unmotivated students—our approach centers on coaching, not surveillance
- Attending unproductive meetings or navigating administrative red tape
- Operating below capacity—this team consists of individuals committed to high performance and meaningful contribution
Academic Advisor Key Responsibilities Generate quantifiable academic progress and sustained engagement among virtual learners through delivery of frequent, high-impact mindset coaching within a completely remote, technology-enabled environment.
Basic Requirements - Master's degree in any field
- At least 1 year of experience coaching, mentoring, or motivating K–8 students
- 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
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 $37 USD/hour, which equates to $75,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult for more details on this topic.
Crossover Job Code: LJ-5732-US-Renton-AcademicAdviso.003
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Worldwide