Director of Educational Strategy $400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Description
Are you a visionary with a track record of revolutionizing education? Have you been at the forefront of transforming learning experiences into tangible successes? At 2 Hour Learning, we're seeking a leader who can embody our academic ambitions and drive our groundbreaking model forward. If you're ready to take the stage and champion a new era of learning, we want you.
Our innovative approach at 2 Hour Learning allows students to achieve twice the learning in just two hours daily by leveraging AI tutors and mastery-based progression. We're seeking a Director of Educational Strategy to unify our diverse school models, enhance academic leadership, and be the influential voice of our learning revolution.
This role is not about theoretical musings; it’s about impactful leadership. You’ll own and implement our academic strategy, set high standards, address execution challenges, and mentor elite teams to achieve measurable outcomes. Transform our scientific insights into actionable operations, and advocate for our model on a global stage.
What you will be doing
- Developing academic frameworks that turn learning science into actionable guidance for curriculum, motivation systems, and app design.
- Overseeing academic performance reviews across Heads of Academics to ensure alignment, accountability, and result delivery among school teams.
- Converting data, interviews, and observations into comprehensive academic ecosystem reviews to identify key barriers to accelerated learning and propose solutions.
- Ensuring strategic alignment through meticulous planning, feedback loops, and milestone tracking, focusing on student learning objectives.
- Representing 2 Hour Learning on prestigious platforms, influencing global educational perspectives, and advocating for systemic change in schooling.
What you will NOT be doing
- Engaging in isolated curriculum projects without aiming for systemic change.
- Publishing theoretical research that lacks tangible student outcomes or execution plans.
- Shifting performance accountability to middle management or external consultants.
- Relying solely on brand reputation or theoretical arguments to convince skeptical stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Propel 2 Hour Learning’s established academic model by harmonizing execution across schools, elevating leadership standards, and serving as the public advocate for a movement rooted in rigorous science and real-world outcomes.
Candidate requirements
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or related fields
- Over 7 years of experience leading academic or EdTech teams with demonstrable learning achievements
- Proven track record in utilizing AI or technology to enhance learning
- Experience in public thought leadership, including media, keynotes, publications, or advisory roles
- Exceptional performance management skills with the ability to uphold high standards among elite peers
- Proficiency in data interpretation for diagnosing learning challenges and directing interventions
- Comfortable engaging with students, parents, and school leaders directly
Nice to have
- Experience founding or leading an innovative school model, lab school, or successful EdTech venture
- Expertise in navigating cultural, political, or international educational landscapes
- In-depth knowledge of Bloom’s 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworks
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