Director of Academics

Director of Academics: Transform Learning Science into Action

2 Hour Learning is seeking a visionary Director of Academics to lead and implement a revolutionary AI-driven educational model. This role is for a proven academic leader who can translate learning science into tangible student outcomes and operational excellence. If you have a data-backed track record of academic success and are passionate about reforming education, this leadership imperative is for you.

What You Will Do

• Design academic structures that operationalize learning science principles for curriculum, engagement, and application development.
• Conduct academic performance assessments with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams are effective and aligned.
• Analyze data, conduct interviews, and perform observations to evaluate the academic ecosystem and identify solutions for accelerated learning.
• Establish strategic coherence through planning, feedback systems, and progress tracking to maintain focus on learning objectives.
• Represent 2 Hour Learning globally, including presentations and meetings with Ministries of Education, to influence global education systems.

What You Won't Do

• Engage in disconnected curriculum initiatives lacking systemic impact.
• Produce theoretical research detached from measurable student outcomes or operational execution.
• Transfer accountability for performance to mid-level managers or external advisors.
• Rely on institutional reputation or academic theory to convince critical audiences.

Director of Academics Key Responsibilities

Expand and refine 2 Hour Learning's validated academic model by harmonizing execution across schools, raising leadership expectations, and establishing yourself as the authoritative voice of a movement built on rigorous science and demonstrated impact.

Basic Requirements

• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• At least 7 years in academic or EdTech leadership roles, managing a team of staff/employees (responsible for hiring, performance monitoring, coaching, and terminations).
• Experience driving learning outcomes for students and upholding student performance standards.
• Experience applying AI or emerging technologies to improve education (e.g., personalized learning, adaptive learning, AI agents).
• Experience managing academic teams of 50+ people (direct execution of curriculum, instruction, or assessment).
• Experience interacting directly with students, teachers, or school leaders in a professional setting.

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.

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-IN-COUNTRY-DirectorofAcad1.014

Key Skills/Competency

• Academic Leadership
• Learning Science
• AI in Education
• EdTech
• Curriculum Design
• Performance Management
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Educational Psychology
• Instructional Design