Director of Educational Strategy

@ Trilogy

About the Role

The Director of Educational Strategy at 2 Hour Learning is the academic north star, responsible for creating academic frameworks that translate learning science into practical guidance. This role requires strong leadership, public representation, and a results-driven approach to reprogramming learning for the AI era.

What You Will Be Doing

• Creating academic frameworks for curriculum, motivation, and app design.
• Leading academic execution reviews ensuring team alignment and accountability.
• Analyzing data and stakeholder interviews to identify high-leverage learning barriers.
• Driving strategic alignment through planning, feedback loops, and milestone tracking.
• Representing 2 Hour Learning at events and with Ministries of Education.

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Tinkering with isolated projects without systemic impact.
• Publishing abstract research without direct student outcomes.
• Delegating performance accountability to others.
• Relying solely on brand reputation or theory.

Key Responsibilities

Scale and elevate 2 Hour Learning’s proven academic model by unifying execution across schools, strengthening leadership standards, and serving as the public voice of a movement dedicated to rigorous science and real-world results.

Basic Requirements

• Advanced degree in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in academic or EdTech teams with proven learning outcomes.
• Experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learning.
• Proven record of public thought leadership including media, keynotes, books, or advising.
• Strong performance management and data interpretation skills.
• Comfortable engaging with students, parents, and school leaders.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Experience founding or leading innovative school models or high-performing EdTech ventures.
• Expertise with cultural, political, or international education contexts.
• Deep familiarity with Bloom’s 2 Sigma research and mastery learning frameworks.

About 2 Hour Learning

2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning by replacing the outdated one-size-fits-all model with AI-driven personalized methods. With impressive student growth metrics and a mix of on-campus and remote-friendly work environments, they are committed to making smarter learning accessible.

Working with Us

This is a full-time, long-term position, available immediately under an independent contractor arrangement with Crossover. The role pays $200 USD per hour, equating to $400,000 USD per year. Payment is made weekly.

Key skills/competency

• Academic Frameworks
• Curriculum Design
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• EdTech
• AI Application
• Performance Management
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Alignment
• Learning Science