Head of Academic Innovation, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

Are you a visionary in academic innovation, ready to lead a revolution in education? At 2 Hour Learning, we're seeking a trailblazer who's not just imagining the future but actively building it. If you've crafted groundbreaking educational strategies and have the results to back them up, your expertise is our next step forward. Join us as the guiding light in transforming how the world learns.

Our mission is clear: empower students to achieve twice the learning in half the time, using AI-driven tutoring and mastery-based progression. We need a leader to harmonize diverse educational models, elevate academic leadership, and champion our revolutionary approach on a global stage.

This isn't about theoretical explorations—it's about implementing real strategies that drive tangible results. You'll lead our academic vision, setting rigorous standards and guiding elite teams to success. Your role will be pivotal in translating our scientific insights into operational excellence and advocating for our model worldwide.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing comprehensive academic frameworks that turn cutting-edge learning science into actionable curriculum and motivation systems, as well as app designs.
• Overseeing academic performance reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure alignment and accountability in school teams, ensuring they achieve outstanding results.
• Conducting thorough analysis of data, interviews, and observations to create reviews of the academic ecosystem, highlighting key barriers to learning acceleration and suggesting effective interventions.
• Ensuring strategic alignment through meticulous planning, feedback, and tracking of milestones to keep the focus on achieving student learning goals.
• Acting as a representative for 2 Hour Learning at prestigious events, from keynote speeches to educational policy discussions, advocating for a paradigm shift in global education.
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Engaging in minor curriculum projects without considering their broader impact.
• Publishing theoretical research disconnected from tangible student outcomes.
• Shifting accountability for performance to others without direct involvement.
• Relying solely on reputation or theoretical arguments to influence stakeholders.
  
  

Head Of Academic Innovation Key Responsibilities

Drive the expansion and enhancement of 2 Hour Learning's acclaimed academic model by aligning execution across schools, reinforcing leadership standards, and serving as the prominent public advocate for a movement rooted in robust science and proven results.

Basic Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 7 years in a leadership role within academic or EdTech teams, demonstrating exceptional learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience in leveraging AI or technology to enhance learning speeds.
• A history of public thought leadership, including media appearances, keynote addresses, published works, or consultancy roles.
• Exceptional performance management skills, capable of maintaining high standards among top-tier peers.
• Proficiency in data analysis to identify learning challenges and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to engage confidently with students, parents, and educational leaders.
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Experience founding or leading innovative school models, lab schools, or high-performing EdTech enterprises.
• Expertise in navigating diverse cultural, political, or international educational landscapes.
• In-depth understanding of Bloom’s 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning methodologies.
  
  

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.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5595-US-Renton-HeadofAcademic.001