Team Lead, Teaching and Learning

CAP Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead, Teaching and Learning provides day-to-day leadership and supervision for the Teaching and Learning team while supporting high-quality teaching and learning practices for children from birth to five. Under the direction of the Director, Education, Child Outcomes and OECP, this role coordinates curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, professional development, and other education initiatives across CAP Tulsa. The Team Lead supervises staff, monitors projects and deliverables, and provides guidance, feedback, and problem-solving support to promote consistent implementation of agency expectations and best practices. The position collaborates with School Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Teachers, and other Early Childhood Program teams to strengthen teacher effectiveness and child outcomes. It uses professional judgment within established program direction and escalates agency-level decisions, significant changes, and complex issues to the Director. The role also provides training and technical assistance to statewide OECP partners and supports alignment with applicable Head Start, NAEYC, DHS, and agency requirements. The position requires in-person work and collaboration, with the employee expected to report to the assigned work site as scheduled. Remote work may be approved at the agency’s discretion for specified periods or portions of the schedule, but is not guaranteed and is arranged case by case.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or an education-related degree.
At least 5 years of related early childhood education experience, including leadership, mentoring, coaching, and/or project coordination experience.
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and support staff while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum, instructional practice, adult learning, instructional coaching, and continuous improvement.
Ability to develop and present meaningful, engaging training and technical assistance for adult learners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships across departments and school teams.
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, troubleshoot implementation challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects and timelines, and work effectively within established program direction.
Advanced organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on time.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate detailed procedural or technical information clearly and effectively.
Intermediate MS Office and Excel skills.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, records, files, and conversations.
Ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, walking, lifting, and carrying objects; intermittent lifting of 5 to 25 pounds is required.
Ability to drive intermittently and work with exposure to normal traffic hazards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership for Teaching and Learning staff, including setting priorities, monitoring goals and deliverables, coaching and providing feedback, supporting professional development, and maintaining expectations and accountability.
Support consistent implementation of agency curricula, instructional expectations, and effective classroom practices across the birth-to-five continuum; identify needs, troubleshoot routine concerns, and coordinate with school and Teaching and Learning teams to strengthen classroom practice and children’s development.
Coordinate assigned Teaching and Learning projects and education initiatives by setting timelines, communication plans, responsibilities, and deliverables, and monitoring progress on priorities such as instructional coaching, school readiness, child outcomes and assessments, curricula, classroom practice, onboarding, and transitions.
Guide Teaching and Learning Specialists and Instructional Coaches through onboarding, mentoring, reflective practice, feedback, data review, and problem-solving; promote consistent use of the coaching model, curricula and pedagogy expectations, implementation guides, data-informed practices, and established systems.
Plan, develop, review, coordinate, and deliver professional development for Teachers and Instructional Coaches, including pre-service, early dismissal day content, and other adult learning opportunities.
Provide training and technical assistance to statewide OECP partners.
Support schools and Teaching and Learning staff in maintaining instructional practices aligned with applicable Head Start, NAEYC, DHS, and agency requirements.
Coordinate assigned components of NAEYC accreditation and ongoing reporting, and support periodic audits from funders and regulatory agencies as appropriate.
Analyze child outcome, classroom quality, coaching, and other instructional data, and research early childhood best practices, resources, and instructional approaches; identify trends and needs and translate findings into recommendations, targeted supports, professional development, and approved continuous improvement strategies.
Partner with School Leadership, Inclusion, Family Services, Research and Evaluation, and other CAP Tulsa departments to align support, coordinate implementation, and promote consistent practices across schools.
Serve as the primary point of contact for routine Teaching and Learning questions and operational needs; resolve issues within established program guidance and elevate program-level decisions, policy interpretation, significant changes, or substantial resource commitments to the Director.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.