Crossover · 21 hours ago
Director of Academics, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000/year USD
Crossover is a company focused on transforming education through innovative learning models. They are seeking a Director of Academics for 2 Hour Learning, who will lead the academic strategy, ensure execution across various school environments, and advocate for a movement based on sound learning science.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Designing academic frameworks that translate learning science into actionable guidance for curriculum development, motivation structures, and application design
Conducting academic execution reviews with Heads of Academics to maintain alignment, accountability, and consistent delivery of outcomes across school teams
Integrating data, 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 planning cycles, feedback mechanisms, and milestone oversight to sustain focus on student learning objectives
Serving as the face of 2 Hour Learning in high-level forums, including keynote presentations and engagements with Ministries of Education, to influence global perspectives on education
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Crossover
Crossover is a global recruitment company, founded in 2014.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-04-12
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