Program Director, GT School (Remote) – $400,000/year USD

Crossover; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 340,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

GT School is seeking a founder‑level Program Director to lead the design, validation, and public launch of a model campus for gifted education, starting with a prototype and expanding nationally. You will steer the virtual GT Anywhere program, pilot real‑world initiatives, and build scalable operating frameworks while serving as the public face through media and partnerships; travel to Austin is required.

This is a full-time contractor role managing ambitious growth with an AI-first mindset and

Qualifications

• Built and scaled a high-impact venture from scratch; ownership of at least $1M USD annual revenue.
• Deep, personal understanding of gifted students, via family, work, or experience.
• AI-First mindset prioritizing AI as default solution at scale.
• Proven ability to articulate a vision and convert skeptics.
• Based in the U.S. with ability to travel to Austin (≈1 week/month).
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and scale a high-performance model for gifted education starting with a prototype campus.
• Coordinate public launch and national expansion plan.
• Continue developing the virtual GT Anywhere program with the team.
• Pilot real-world programming, cultivate parent demand, embed culture, create scalable operations.
• Represent GT School publicly via media, events, and partnerships.

Job description

You’ve already taken something from concept to scale. You’re now looking for your next meaningful challenge—one with real stakes and moral purpose. If you’re convinced the U.S. education system is failing gifted students in unacceptable ways, and you’re prepared to act on that conviction, this role is worth your attention.

gt.school is redesigning schooling for high-potential learners. Our 2 Hour Learning approach condenses the academic curriculum into concentrated, mastery-driven sessions—creating space for students to engage with meaningful challenges. Our next step is to establish a physical model campus that provides what’s been missing: leadership development, competitive peer environments, a performance-oriented culture, and genuine community.

In this role, you will oversee the design, validation, and public launch of the model campus—with the aim of establishing it as the blueprint for a national expansion. You’ll also continue developing our virtual GT Anywhere program alongside the existing team. This involves piloting real-world programming, cultivating parent demand, embedding lasting culture, and creating scalable operational frameworks.

We’re looking for someone with founder-level drive and standing. Someone who knows that vision without execution is meaningless. Someone who can transform a clear perspective into a school that parents advocate for—and students are eager to join.

What You Will Be Doing

• Creating and piloting scalable programs beyond the academic scope—centered on leadership development, independence, and competitive engagement
• Establishing and validating a physical model campus, including operational frameworks, staffing structures, and facility design
• Crafting parent-facing communications, market positioning, and expansion frameworks to support growth
• Establishing, codifying, and scaling quality benchmarks and cultural practices for all future locations
• Serving as the public representative of the model—building visibility through media appearances, events, and strategic partnerships

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Operating a conventional school with traditional classrooms, teachers, and full-day instruction
• Serving families seeking watered-down gifted programs with AP courses and limited rigor
• Leading incremental improvements within existing educational structures—we’re not reforming schools, we’re building an alternative
• Pursuing shallow engagement indicators—we prioritize substantive outcomes and rigorous learning over mere activity
• Working entirely remotely—while you’ll have flexibility, you’ll spend approximately 1 week per month in Austin to stay grounded in the work

Program Director Key Responsibilities

Design, validate, and scale a high-performance model for gifted education—beginning with a single prototype campus and growing into a national network.

Basic Requirements

• Built and scaled a high-impact venture from scratch (bonus if it involved physical operations or education). We are talking about 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.

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.

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 $200 USD/hour, which equates to $400,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.