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

Ready to revolutionize education? We're seeking a visionary academic leader who's not just theorized about transforming learning—you've done it. At 2 Hour Learning, we've cracked the code on accelerated learning, achieving twice the results in just two hours daily through AI-powered tutoring and mastery-based progression. Now, we need a pioneering Director of Academics to amplify our success.

If you've orchestrated groundbreaking educational outcomes, mastered the intersection of learning science and technology, and can command attention when sharing your victories, we want to talk. This isn't about maintaining the status quo—it's about scaling a proven model that challenges everything we thought we knew about learning efficiency.

As our academic lighthouse, you'll translate cutting-edge learning science into actionable strategies, unite diverse school models under a common vision, and become the authoritative voice of our education revolution. We're not looking for an ivory tower theorist—we need a hands-on leader who turns research into results.

What You Will Be Doing

• Architect and implement learning frameworks that bridge the gap between cognitive science theory and daily classroom reality
• Orchestrate academic excellence through strategic oversight of Heads of Academics, ensuring consistent quality and measurable progress
• Conduct deep-dive analyses of our learning ecosystem, identifying critical improvement areas and designing targeted solutions
• Spearhead strategic planning and execution to keep all stakeholders laser-focused on accelerated learning outcomes
• Champion our revolutionary approach on the global stage, from industry conferences to government partnerships, catalyzing widespread educational reform
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Getting lost in isolated curriculum experiments that don't scale
• Creating theoretical research papers that gather dust instead of driving change
• Avoiding direct accountability by hiding behind organizational layers
• Making empty promises—we convince through proven results, not rhetoric
  
  

Director Of Academics Key Responsibilities

Your mission is three-fold: harmonize our academic execution across multiple school environments, establish and maintain world-class leadership standards, and become the compelling voice of our evidence-based educational revolution. Success means turning our scientifically-grounded approach into a scalable movement that transforms how the world thinks about learning.

Basic Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or aligned field
• Demonstrated 7+ year track record of driving exceptional learning outcomes through academic or EdTech leadership
• Verified success in leveraging AI and technology to enhance learning velocity
• Established thought leadership presence through speaking engagements, publications, or advisory roles
• Expert-level performance management capabilities with a proven ability to elevate team standards
• Advanced proficiency in learning analytics and data-driven decision making
• Natural ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse educational stakeholders
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Entrepreneurial experience in founding or leading innovative educational ventures
• Proven ability to navigate complex educational landscapes across different cultures and regions
• Comprehensive understanding of mastery learning principles, particularly Bloom's 2 Sigma research
  
  

About 2 Hour Learning

Education 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 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.

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