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Team Lead, Teaching and Learning

CAP Tulsa

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United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa

Oct 24, 2026

Position:
Team Lead, Teaching and Learning

Location:

Legacy Plaza, Tulsa, OK

Job Id:
750

# of Openings:
1

Pay range code: 17

Job Summary

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 birth to five. Working under the direction of the Director, Education, Child Outcomes and OECP, this role helps coordinate the implementation of curriculum, instructional coaching, professional development, and other education initiatives across CAP Tulsa. The Team Lead supervises Teaching and Learning staff, monitors assigned projects and deliverables, and provides guidance, feedback, and problem-solving support to help ensure consistent implementation of agency expectations and best practices. The position works collaboratively with School Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Teachers, and other Early Childhood Program teams to strengthen teacher effectiveness and child outcomes. The Team Lead uses professional judgment within established program direction and escalates agency-level decisions, significant changes, and complex issues to the Director.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership for Teaching and Learning staff by setting priorities, monitoring goals and deliverables, providing coaching and feedback, supporting professional development, and maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
Support consistent implementation of agency curricula, instructional expectations, and effective classroom practices across the birth-to-five continuum; identify implementation needs, troubleshoot routine concerns, and coordinate with School Leadership, Instructional Coaches, and Teaching and Learning staff to strengthen classroom practice and promote children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.
Coordinate assigned Teaching and Learning projects and education initiatives by establishing timelines, communication plans, responsibilities, and deliverables; monitor progress and follow through on priorities related to instructional coaching, school readiness, child outcomes and assessments, curricula, classroom practice, onboarding, and transitions.
Provide guidance and leadership to Teaching and Learning Specialists and Instructional Coaches through structured 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 Teaching and Learning 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, ensuring content responds to identified school and agency needs. 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 to identify trends and needs; translate findings into recommendations, targeted supports, professional development, and approved continuous improvement strategies for schools and the Teaching and Learning team.
Partner with School Leadership, Inclusion, Family Services, Research and Evaluation, and other CAP Tulsa departments to align support for Teachers and Instructional Coaches, 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 matters involving program-level decisions, policy interpretation, significant changes, or substantial resource commitments to the Director.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or education-related degree; Master's preferred.
5+ years of related early childhood education experience, including experience providing leadership, mentoring, coaching, and/or project coordination.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated 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 and engaging training and technical assistance for adult learners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the 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 and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to 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.

Work Location

In-person work and collaboration is a requirement for this position. Employee is expected to physically report to assigned work site as scheduled by supervisor. At Agency discretion, this position may be allowed to engage in remote work for specified periods of time or a determined percentage of work schedule; however, this is not guaranteed. Temporary remote workdays may be approved for circumstances such as, but not limited to, inclement weather, special projects, or travel. These arrangements are approved on an as-needed basis, with no expectation of ongoing continuance. All remote work arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis, focusing first on the business needs of the organization.

Essential Physical & Mental Requirements

Work is in a normal office environment. Employees are subject to standing, stooping, walking, lifting, and carrying objects throughout their daily job performance. Intermittent effort involving lifting amounts between 5 and 25 pounds is required. Work requires moderate attention to detail and deadlines between 15% and 45% of the time. Driving is required intermittently, with exposure to normal traffic hazards.

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