Offer summary

Qualifications:

6-8 years in education, learning design, or EdTech leadership, with 4+ years in a senior role., Bachelor's degree in Education is required; Master's degree is preferred., Strong expertise in instructional design, pedagogy, and education innovation., Arabic speaker with experience in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region is a must..

Key responsabilities:

Design and establish an impact score for educational products and create new instructional design products.

Set high standards for tutor quality and develop teaching strategies for the tutor community.

Leverage data and analytics to track student progress and improve tutoring strategies.

Lead tutor training programs and collaborate with teams to enhance personalized learning solutions.

Job description

Join AlGooru as our next Head of Learning! 🌟

Who Are We

📚 AlGooru is the leading private tutoring platform in Saudi. We're the first licensed by the National E-Learning Center (NELC), and we're renowned for providing tech-enabled tailored educational support to students from all ages and levels (K-12, university, and professionals).

🪙 We've been backed by various local, regional, and international investors including Constructor Capital, Plug & Play Ventures, Techstars, KAUST, Hub71, family offices, and others.

💡 A Fun Fact about AlGooru is that its name derives from “Guru,” a Sanskrit word meaning a mentor, guide, expert, or master.

Your Role

At AlGooru, we're not just building a platform; we're building a future where personalized learning is accessible to everyone. As our Head of Learning, you’ll be at the heart of the tutor community tribe, driving impact by:

Design and establish an impact score for our products (Foundational, Daily Agenda, Exam prep, etc.)
Create new instructional design products (curricula, content, lessons, programs, etc.)
Design and implement innovative, engaging, and effective tutoring experiences to maximize student success.

A Day In Your Life

Set high standards for tutor quality, content delivery, and student engagement while developing and standardizing teaching strategies for the tutor community.
Innovate and optimize AI-driven, blended, and digital learning experiences to increase student engagement, retention, and effectiveness in 1:1 tutoring services.
Leverage data and analytics to track student progress, refine learning models, and continuously improve tutoring strategies and methodologies.
Lead tutor training programs and collaborate with AI, product, and development teams to enhance personalized learning solutions and instructional design.
Build partnerships with educational institutions, oversee recruitment efforts for high-quality hires, and lead a high-impact learning team to achieve strategic goals.

Requirements

You're driven, passionate, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You have:

6-8 years in education, learning design, or EdTech leadership, with 4+ years in a senior role
Bachelor's degree in Education is required; Master's degree is preferred
Arabic speaker with experience in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region is a must
Proven ability to build and scale transformative learning experiences
Strong expertise in instructional design, pedagogy, and education innovation
Experience with AI-driven learning models, adaptive learning, and data-driven education
Deep knowledge of curriculum development, student engagement, and tutoring methodologies
Proficiency in EdTech tools, LMS platforms, and e-learning technologies
Strong leadership to drive large-scale educational impact and manage high-performance teams

Traits We Love

Results-Driven
Proactive & Takes Initiative
Balances Speed & Quality
End-User Obsessed
Strong Communicator
Super Organized
Independent & Team Player
Eager to Learn

The Hiring Journey

Screening & Intro Call (5-10 mins)
Chemistry Interview (30 minutes)
Technical interview 1 (30-45 minutes)
Technical assessment
Technical interview 2 (30-45 minutes)
Vision-fit interview (60-90 minutes)
Offer extended to successful applicants

Benefits

Why AlGooru?

At AlGooru, you’ll have an exceptional opportunity to push the boundaries of education. You’ll be challenged but never alone, joining a diverse team of innovators committed to redefining learning.

Here's what we offer:

🚀 Impact: Help transform education in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

📈 Growth: Join a rapidly scaling startup with career development opportunities.

🕒 Flexibility: Work from anywhere + unlimited PTO.

💰 Rewards: Competitive salary, ESOP shares & quarterly bonuses.

🎉 Culture: Vibrant team, monthly Pizza Fridays & a supportive environment.

🎁 Perks: Free hardware/software, learning budget, AlGooru Library & more!

We foster a culture of care, one that promotes loyalty, commitment, and a true sense of belonging. Be valued. Be part of it.

How to gain extra Gooru points

We receive many applications and appreciate every applicant. A standard resume doesn’t always showcase who stands out. Go the extra mile to get noticed!

🎥 Try recording a 3-minute video explaining why you’re a great fit. Upload it as an unlisted YouTube video and share the link in your application.

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