Director of Learning 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
You have defined a bold academic vision in the past and taken full ownership of the results. You have led visibly, not from the periphery. When it comes to learning science, you have not experimented casually—you have built something substantive, produced measurable results, and earned the credibility to present it publicly. If that describes you, 2 Hour Learning is seeking its academic north star.
At 2 Hour Learning, we have designed a system in which students achieve twice the learning velocity in only two hours per day. AI-driven tutoring, mastery-based advancement, and a fundamental departure from traditional classroom design underpin these results. The outcomes are exceptional. We are now seeking a leader capable of unifying implementation across varied school models, elevating academic leadership standards, and serving as the external voice of a movement rooted in rigorous learning science.
This is not a position focused on academic theory. It is a leadership mandate. You will take ownership of academic strategy in execution, establish clear standards, diagnose execution gaps, and coach high-performing teams toward tangible results. You will translate our scientific foundation into operational rigor and make the case for this approach to global audiences.
What you will be doing
- Developing academic frameworks that convert learning science into actionable guidance for curriculum design, motivation systems, and application architecture.
- Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams remain aligned, accountable, and results-driven.
- Synthesizing data, interviews, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem reviews that identify the highest-leverage obstacles to accelerated learning and recommend concrete interventions.
- Ensuring strategic alignment through planning cycles, feedback systems, and milestone oversight to sustain focus on student learning objectives.
- Representing 2 Hour Learning at senior levels—from keynote platforms to meetings with Ministries of Education—driving systemic shifts in how the world approaches schooling.
What you will NOT be doing
- Engaging in isolated curriculum initiatives without creating systemic impact.
- Producing abstract research disconnected from student outcomes or operational execution.
- Transferring performance accountability to middle managers or external consultants.
- Depending on institutional reputation or theoretical arguments to convince skeptical stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Scale and advance 2 Hour Learning's validated academic model by standardizing execution across schools, raising leadership benchmarks, and serving as the public voice of a movement grounded in rigorous science and demonstrated results.
Candidate requirements
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field
- 7+ years leading academic or EdTech teams with evidence of exceptional learning outcomes
- Proven experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learning
- Track record of public thought leadership such as media, keynotes, books, or advising
- Strong performance management skills with the ability to hold elite peers to a high bar
- Fluent in interpreting data to diagnose learning issues and direct interventions
- Comfortable engaging directly with students, parents, and school leaders
Nice to have
- Founded or led an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech venture
- Experience navigating cultural, political, or international education contexts
- Deep familiarity with Bloom's 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworks
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