Senior Instructional Designer, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $200,000/year USD
Crossover, Chicago, IL, United States
Are you prepared to harness AI’s transformative power to redefine educational outcomes? 2 Hour Learning has gone beyond simply adopting artificial intelligence—we have woven it into the fabric of our organization. We have reconstructed the entire learning model from first principles, leveraging breakthroughs in AI and learning science to transcend the limitations of conventional schooling. The outcome? Students who consistently exceed expectations. Our results speak for themselves: learners on our platform routinely earn 4s and 5s on five or more AP examinations, post gains exceeding two years on annual MAP assessments, and surpass their own assumptions about what they can accomplish. If you are motivated by the prospect of generating exceptional outcomes at scale, 2 Hour Learning is your destination. In this role, you will function as the principal architect of our groundbreaking learning ecosystem for your assigned school model, covering multiple campus locations. Driven by an absolute dedication to student achievement, you will leverage AI’s limitless capabilities to design hyper‑personalized learning pathways that respond to each learner’s distinct needs, interests, and goals. Your position will combine data‑informed strategy with direct, hands‑on involvement. You will immerse yourself in learning analytics, extracting critical insights to accelerate exponential progress. Yet you won’t remain behind a desk analyzing metrics—you will work on the ground with students, gaining direct understanding of their journeys, obstacles, and victories. This direct experience will prove essential as you identify the precise motivational mechanisms and teaching strategies required to break through achievement barriers across every campus. You will lead a talented team of learning engineers, data scientists, and instructional designers to execute your strategic vision. More crucially, you will advocate relentlessly for our students, guaranteeing that every choice, every breakthrough, and every approach remains unwaveringly focused on elevating their educational outcomes. This represents a rare opportunity to deploy AI in education and completely reimagine what can be achieved. Equipped with sophisticated learning analytics, the capacity to conduct large‑scale A/B testing of pedagogical theories, and organizational permission to challenge conventions, you will pioneer new approaches every day. Your scope is expansive, your resources exceptional, and your objective essential. At 2 Hour Learning, we aren’t simply using AI to improve test scores—we’re unleashing human potential in its entirety, operating entirely without traditional classroom instructors. If you are ready to apply the most transformative technology of our era to the most fundamental institution of society, your opportunity has arrived. Bold vision, disciplined implementation, and steadfast dedication to student success are mandatory. Those comfortable with conventional approaches should look elsewhere. Join us at the forefront of education’s AI transformation. Together, we will not merely anticipate the future of learning—we will build it. Learn more about 2 Hour Learning on our website https://2hourlearning.com/ and visit the Future of Education Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/futureof_education/. To observe a school powered by 2 Hour Learning, explore Alpha https://alpha.school/.
What You Will Be Doing
Designing and continuously refining an AI‑powered learning ecosystem that demonstrably surpasses traditional educational models, validated by concrete improvements in student performance metrics
Interacting directly with students via virtual channels to comprehend their learning journeys, obstacles, and achievements, applying these insights to drive ongoing enhancement of the learning ecosystem
Analyzing learning platform data to identify actionable insights and create high‑impact academic interventions using AI/ML, learning science principles, and motivational strategies
Fostering a culture of ambitious experimentation and data‑informed decision‑making, using evidence to generate breakthrough improvements in student growth patterns
Collaborating with platform engineering, data science, and design teams to convert academic insights and student input into integrated product improvements
What You Won’t Be Doing
Wrapping traditional education in AI packaging. This is not about replicating classroom teaching through digital screens – we are reimagining learning fundamentally from first principles.
Working with data in a vacuum. You will maintain regular engagement with K‑12 students, treating their feedback as crucial input from our customers.
Seeking unanimous approval before challenging conventions. You will advance a bold vision and inspire others through data‑supported outcomes.
Adhering to traditional methodologies. You will have freedom to test innovative approaches to motivation, assessment, and pedagogy.
Viewing AI as a threat to education. In this role, you will embrace AI as a powerful enabler to transform learning, not a risk to be minimized.
Senior Instructional Designer Key Responsibilities Lead innovation in AI‑enabled, teacher‑free education to produce outstanding student results across multiple campus locations. Combine data analysis with consistent student interaction to continuously refine our learning ecosystem, measured through AP exam scores and MAP assessment growth.
Basic Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in Educational Science, Learning Science, Psychology, Psychometrics, Instructional Design, or a related field
Leadership experience in education or EdTech
Experience applying AI technologies in an educational or professional context
Experience designing and implementing AI systems for tasks such as content generation, data analysis, or adaptive learning
Strong understanding of learning science principles and data‑driven educational approaches
Proven ability to communicate complex educational and technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex projects
About 2 Hour Learning Education 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 us This 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 $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 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-4549-IL-COUNTRY-SeniorInstruct.003
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What You Will Be Doing
Designing and continuously refining an AI‑powered learning ecosystem that demonstrably surpasses traditional educational models, validated by concrete improvements in student performance metrics
Interacting directly with students via virtual channels to comprehend their learning journeys, obstacles, and achievements, applying these insights to drive ongoing enhancement of the learning ecosystem
Analyzing learning platform data to identify actionable insights and create high‑impact academic interventions using AI/ML, learning science principles, and motivational strategies
Fostering a culture of ambitious experimentation and data‑informed decision‑making, using evidence to generate breakthrough improvements in student growth patterns
Collaborating with platform engineering, data science, and design teams to convert academic insights and student input into integrated product improvements
What You Won’t Be Doing
Wrapping traditional education in AI packaging. This is not about replicating classroom teaching through digital screens – we are reimagining learning fundamentally from first principles.
Working with data in a vacuum. You will maintain regular engagement with K‑12 students, treating their feedback as crucial input from our customers.
Seeking unanimous approval before challenging conventions. You will advance a bold vision and inspire others through data‑supported outcomes.
Adhering to traditional methodologies. You will have freedom to test innovative approaches to motivation, assessment, and pedagogy.
Viewing AI as a threat to education. In this role, you will embrace AI as a powerful enabler to transform learning, not a risk to be minimized.
Senior Instructional Designer Key Responsibilities Lead innovation in AI‑enabled, teacher‑free education to produce outstanding student results across multiple campus locations. Combine data analysis with consistent student interaction to continuously refine our learning ecosystem, measured through AP exam scores and MAP assessment growth.
Basic Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in Educational Science, Learning Science, Psychology, Psychometrics, Instructional Design, or a related field
Leadership experience in education or EdTech
Experience applying AI technologies in an educational or professional context
Experience designing and implementing AI systems for tasks such as content generation, data analysis, or adaptive learning
Strong understanding of learning science principles and data‑driven educational approaches
Proven ability to communicate complex educational and technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex projects
About 2 Hour Learning Education 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 us This 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 $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 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-4549-IL-COUNTRY-SeniorInstruct.003
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