Director of Educational Strategy, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

Crossover is seeking a Director of Educational Strategy for 2 Hour Learning, a company dedicated to transforming education through innovative learning methods. The role involves leading academic strategy, ensuring alignment across school frameworks, and serving as a public advocate for evidence-based educational practices.

Responsibilities:

• Designing academic frameworks that convert learning science principles into actionable direction for curriculum development, motivation architecture, and application design
• Overseeing academic performance reviews with Heads of Academics to ensure school teams remain aligned, responsible, and results-oriented
• Integrating data, stakeholder interviews, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem assessments that identify the most critical obstacles to learning acceleration and recommend targeted solutions
• Ensuring strategic coherence through planning cycles, continuous feedback mechanisms, and milestone oversight to sustain focus on student achievement objectives
• Serving as the external representative of 2 Hour Learning at senior forums, including keynote presentations and engagements with Ministries of Education, to influence global perspectives on educational design

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
• 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