Director of Academics $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
Have you ever envisioned and executed an audacious academic strategy that revolutionized learning outcomes? Have you been the driving force, not just a silent strategist? If your expertise in learning science is backed by tangible success, then 2 Hour Learning is in search of a visionary leader like you.
At 2 Hour Learning, we've reimagined education with a model that enables students to learn at double speed in just two hours daily. Our approach, powered by AI tutors and mastery-based progression, breaks the mold of traditional education. We're seeking a leader to harmonize execution across varied school models, elevate academic leadership, and be the external advocate for our science-driven learning revolution.
This isn't a role for theoreticians; it's for leaders ready to take charge. You'll drive our academic strategy, establish robust standards, bridge execution gaps, and mentor elite teams to achieve measurable results. Transform our scientific principles into operational excellence and champion this model globally.
What you will be doing
- Designing academic frameworks that convert learning science into actionable curriculum guidance, motivational systems, and app design.
- Overseeing academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure alignment, accountability, and result delivery by school teams.
- Compiling data, interviews, and observations into comprehensive academic reviews that identify key barriers to accelerated learning and suggest actionable solutions.
- Ensuring strategic coherence through planning, feedback loops, and tracking milestones to keep student learning objectives at the forefront.
- Representing 2 Hour Learning globally, from keynote addresses to meetings with Education Ministries, advocating for systemic educational transformation.
What you will NOT be doing
- Engaging in isolated curriculum projects without contributing to broader systemic change.
- Authoring abstract research disconnected from student performance and practical execution.
- Shifting performance accountability to middle managers or external consultants.
- Relying on reputation or theoretical arguments to sway skeptical stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Enhance and expand 2 Hour Learning’s successful academic model by coordinating execution across schools, reinforcing leadership standards, and serving as the public advocate for a movement rooted in rigorous science and tangible outcomes.
Candidate requirements
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience leading academic or EdTech teams with proven exceptional learning outcomes
- Demonstrated expertise in utilizing AI or technology to expedite learning
- Established record of public thought leadership, including media, keynotes, publications, or advisory roles
- Strong performance management skills, capable of upholding high standards among elite peers
- Proficiency in data interpretation to diagnose learning challenges and direct interventions
- Comfortable in direct interactions with students, parents, and school leaders
Nice to have
- Experience founding or leading an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech venture
- Familiarity with 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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