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

You have previously articulated a compelling academic vision and taken full ownership of its outcomes. You have led visibly and decisively, not from the sidelines. When it comes to the science of learning, you are not experimenting—you have created something tangible, produced measurable results that validate its effectiveness, and earned credibility to share that story publicly. If this describes you, 2 Hour Learning seeks its academic leader and strategic anchor.2 Hour Learning has developed a model enabling students to learn at double the conventional rate in only two hours per day. This performance is powered by AI-driven tutoring, mastery-based learning pathways, and a fundamental reimagining of traditional classroom design. The outcomes speak for themselves. We now seek a leader capable of harmonizing implementation across varied school environments, elevating standards for academic leadership, and serving as the authoritative public advocate for a methodology rooted in validated learning science.This role is not theoretical or advisory. It is an executive leadership charge. You will direct academic strategy in operational terms, establish rigorous standards, surface gaps in execution, and mentor elite teams toward measurable impact. You will convert our scientific principles into organizational rigor and advocate this model on a national and global stage.What You Will Be DoingDesigning academic frameworks that convert learning science principles into actionable direction for curriculum development, student motivation systems, and digital application architecture.Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to verify alignment, enforce accountability, and secure consistent delivery of results across schools.Integrating quantitative data, stakeholder interviews, and direct observation into comprehensive academic ecosystem assessments that identify high-impact obstacles to accelerated learning and recommend concrete interventions.Ensuring strategic coherence through rigorous planning, continuous feedback mechanisms, and milestone governance to sustain focus on learning outcomes.Serving as the principal external representative of 2 Hour Learning in high-stakes venues, including keynote presentations and engagements with Ministries of Education, to influence systemic transformation in global education paradigms.What You Won’t Be DoingEngaging in narrow curriculum projects that lack systemic influence or scalability.Producing theoretical research disconnected from measurable student outcomes or operational implementation.Transferring accountability for results to mid-level managers or external advisors.Depending on institutional reputation or conceptual arguments to convince skeptical audiences.Director Of Educational Strategy Key ResponsibilitiesExpand and strengthen 2 Hour Learning's validated academic model by coordinating execution across multiple schools, raising leadership performance standards, and establishing yourself as the authoritative public advocate for a movement anchored in rigorous science and demonstrated impact.Basic RequirementsAdvanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field7+ years leading academic or EdTech teams with evidence of exceptional learning outcomesProven experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learningTrack record of public thought leadership such as media, keynotes, books, or advisingStrong performance management skills with the ability to hold elite peers to a high barFluent in interpreting data to diagnose learning issues and direct interventionsComfortable engaging directly with students, parents, and school leadersNice-to-have RequirementsFounded or led an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech ventureExperience navigating cultural, political, or international education contextsDeep familiarity with Bloom's 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworksAbout 2 Hour LearningEducation is broken, but 2 Hour Learning is proving it doesn’t have to be. They’re tearing down the outdated one-size-fits-all model and replacing it with AI-driven personalized learning that helps kids master academics in just two hours a day.With students consistently ranking in the top 1-2% nationally and the top 20% achieving an astonishing 6.5x growth, they’re proving that smarter learning is possible. At 2 Hour Learning, it’s talent and performance that matter. They offer a dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment where innovators, educators, and AI specialists can be a part of fixing a broken school system.2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning for the AI era.Here’s How They’re Fixing It.There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position 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, which equates to $400,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5595-NG-Lagos-DirectorofEduc.001