Director of Expanded Learning

Position Summary

The Director of Expanded Learning provides strategic leadership for Tulsa Public Schools’ expanded learning programs within the McLain feeder pattern, ensuring students have access to high-quality learning opportunities beyond the school day that support academic achievement, enrichment, and engagement.

Key Functions

• Provides strategic leadership for expanded learning, summer learning, enrichment, and out-of-school time programs within the McLain feeder pattern
• Directs program operations, quality, compliance, and performance monitoring across McLain feeder pattern school sites
• Oversees the Navigate360 Volunteer Management System and Champions before- and after-school care
• Develops and manages program budgets, funding allocations, and resource decisions
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; builds and sustains community and partner relationships

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Human Development Sciences, Youth Development, or related field
• Experience: Seven (7) years’ experience in a school or youth development setting, with three to five (3–5) years’ experience in a leadership/supervisory role
• Experience: Experience in planning and implementing expanded learning programs
• Experience: Experience working with a variety of agencies and community resources involved with students and families
• Experience: Experience working with a diverse population of students and families within an urban school or youth development setting
• Demonstrated success: Demonstrated success in executing budgetary and operational responsibilities
• Licenses and Certifications: Understanding of Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Facilities Licensing and valid Driver’s License required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge: Knowledge of expanded learning, out-of-school time, and summer learning program design and best practices
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Facilities Licensing and applicable state and federal compliance requirements
• Skills: Strong leadership, supervision, and staff development skills, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance
• Skills: Ability to develop, monitor, and manage program budgets and allocate resources for operational effectiveness and sustainability
• Skills: Ability to build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, higher education, foundations, employers, and governmental agencies
• Skills: Ability to use program and operational data to assess quality, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse students, families, staff, and community stakeholders
• Management: Ability to manage multiple programs, systems, and priorities across school sites within established district direction

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.