Director of Educational Strategy, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

You've owned academic outcomes before—not from a distance, but from the center of execution. You've architected learning systems grounded in science, delivered measurable results, and represented that work publicly with confidence. If this describes your track record, 2 Hour Learning is seeking a leader to serve as its academic compass.2 Hour Learning has developed a system in which students achieve twice the learning velocity in just two hours daily. This is powered by AI-driven tutoring, mastery-based advancement, and a fundamental reimagining of classroom convention. The evidence is compelling. We now need a director capable of aligning execution across multiple school environments, elevating academic leadership standards, and articulating the scientific foundation of this approach to the broader education sector.This role is not theoretical. It is an operational mandate. You will direct academic strategy in action, establish clear performance benchmarks, diagnose execution shortfalls, and develop high-performing teams to produce tangible learning gains. You will convert our learning science principles into disciplined operations and champion this model on the national and international stage.What You Will Be DoingDesigning academic frameworks that bridge learning science and operational execution across curriculum design, motivational architecture, and application development.Conducting performance reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure alignment, accountability, and consistent delivery across school environments.Analyzing quantitative data, qualitative interviews, and direct observation to produce academic ecosystem assessments that identify critical barriers to learning acceleration and recommend targeted solutions.Establishing strategic coherence through structured planning, iterative feedback, and progress monitoring to sustain focus on learning objectives.Serving as the principal external representative of 2 Hour Learning in forums ranging from keynote addresses to engagements with national education authorities, advancing systemic transformation in educational thinking.What You Won’t Be DoingWorking on isolated curriculum initiatives that lack systemic impact.Producing theoretical research disconnected from measurable student outcomes or operational implementation.Shifting accountability for performance to mid-level managers or external advisors.Depending on institutional credibility or conceptual arguments to influence critical stakeholders.Director Of Educational Strategy Key ResponsibilitiesExpand and strengthen 2 Hour Learning's validated academic model by aligning execution across school sites, raising leadership performance standards, and establishing yourself as the authoritative voice of an education movement built on rigorous science and demonstrated results.Basic RequirementsAdvanced degree (Masters or Ph.D) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related fieldAt least 7 years in academic or EdTech leadership roles, leading a team of staff/employees (not an informal peer leader role, such as grade-level lead); you must have been responsible for hiring, monitoring performance, coaching, and making termination decisionsExperience driving learning outcomes for students and upholding student performance standardsExperience applying AI or emerging technologies to improve education, such as through personalized learning, adaptive learning, AI agents, etc.Experience managing academic teams of 50+ people (e.g., the teams you managed directly executed curriculum, instruction, or assessment)Experience interacting directly with students, teachers, or school leaders in a professional settingAbout 2 Hour LearningEducation is broken, but 2 Hour Learning is proving it doesn’t have to be. They’re tearing down the outdated one-size-fits-all model and replacing it with AI-driven personalized learning that helps kids master academics in just two hours a day.With students consistently ranking in the top 1-2% nationally and the top 20% achieving an astonishing 6.5x growth, they’re proving that smarter learning is possible. At 2 Hour Learning, it’s talent and performance that matter. They offer a dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment where innovators, educators, and AI specialists can be a part of fixing a broken school system.2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning for the AI era.Here’s How They’re Fixing It.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 usThis 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.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5595-EG-COUNTRY-DirectorofEduc.013