Trilogy
Director of Academic Excellence, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD
Trilogy, New York, New York, United States
Director of Academic Excellence, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD
2 Hour Learning is seeking a Director of Academic Excellence to lead academic strategy and execution across school models. This is a full-time, remote role with compensation of $200 USD/hour ($400,000/year assuming 40 hours/week and 50 weeks/year) as a Contractor of Record with Crossover.
What You Will Be Doing
Creating academic frameworks that translate learning science into practical guidance for curriculum, motivation systems, and app design.
Leading academic execution reviews across Heads of Academics to ensure school teams are aligned, accountable, and delivering results.
Synthesizing data, interviews, and observation into academic ecosystem reviews to identify high-leverage barriers and propose interventions.
Driving strategic alignment through planning, feedback loops, and milestone tracking to maintain focus on student learning goals.
Representing 2 Hour Learning at keynote stages and sessions with Ministries of Education, driving systemic change in how the world thinks about school.
What You Won’t Be Doing
Tinkering with isolated curriculum projects without driving systemic change.
Publishing abstract research without line of sight to student results or execution.
Delegating performance accountability to middle managers or consultants.
Relying on brand reputation or theory to persuade skeptical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Scale and elevate 2 Hour Learning's proven academic model by unifying execution across schools, strengthening leadership standards, and becoming the public voice of a movement grounded in rigorous science and real-world results.
Basic 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
About 2 Hour Learning Education is broken, but 2 Hour Learning is proving it doesn’t have to be. They replace the outdated one-size-fits-all model with AI-driven personalized learning that helps kids master academics in just two hours a day. They operate in a dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment where innovators, educators, and AI specialists can contribute to fixing a broken school system.
2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning for the AI era and believes talent and performance matter. Students are ranked among the top nationally, with high growth outcomes observed in accelerated learning models.
Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The role is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $200 USD/hour, equating to $400,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. For details, see www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs.
Crossover Job Code: LJ-5595-US-Chicago-DirectorofAcad.002
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Education Administration Programs
E-Learning Providers
Non-profit Organizations
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What You Will Be Doing
Creating academic frameworks that translate learning science into practical guidance for curriculum, motivation systems, and app design.
Leading academic execution reviews across Heads of Academics to ensure school teams are aligned, accountable, and delivering results.
Synthesizing data, interviews, and observation into academic ecosystem reviews to identify high-leverage barriers and propose interventions.
Driving strategic alignment through planning, feedback loops, and milestone tracking to maintain focus on student learning goals.
Representing 2 Hour Learning at keynote stages and sessions with Ministries of Education, driving systemic change in how the world thinks about school.
What You Won’t Be Doing
Tinkering with isolated curriculum projects without driving systemic change.
Publishing abstract research without line of sight to student results or execution.
Delegating performance accountability to middle managers or consultants.
Relying on brand reputation or theory to persuade skeptical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Scale and elevate 2 Hour Learning's proven academic model by unifying execution across schools, strengthening leadership standards, and becoming the public voice of a movement grounded in rigorous science and real-world results.
Basic 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
About 2 Hour Learning Education is broken, but 2 Hour Learning is proving it doesn’t have to be. They replace the outdated one-size-fits-all model with AI-driven personalized learning that helps kids master academics in just two hours a day. They operate in a dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment where innovators, educators, and AI specialists can contribute to fixing a broken school system.
2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning for the AI era and believes talent and performance matter. Students are ranked among the top nationally, with high growth outcomes observed in accelerated learning models.
Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The role is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $200 USD/hour, equating to $400,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. For details, see www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs.
Crossover Job Code: LJ-5595-US-Chicago-DirectorofAcad.002
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Education Administration Programs
E-Learning Providers
Non-profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr