Director of Expanded Learning

Fountain; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain is seeking a Director of Expanded Learning to provide strategic leadership for expanded learning programs within Tulsa Public Schools. The ideal candidate will ensure students have access to high-quality learning opportunities beyond the school day, managing operations, staffing, and compliance.

This position requires extensive leadership experience, particularly in school or youth development settings, and a Master’s degree. A valid driver's license and strong partnership building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in a school or youth development setting.
• Three to five years in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Experience in planning and implementing expanded learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for expanded learning programs.
• Direct program operations and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and manage program budgets.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Budget Management

Community Partnership Building

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field

Job description

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Director of Expanded Learning

Salary/Grade: Business Grade 11 | BG-11

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit our Compensation and Benefits website.

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. The Director oversees program operations, staffing, budgeting, compliance, performance monitoring, and quality assurance while also providing district‑wide leadership for the Navigate360 Volunteer Management System and Champions before‑ and after‑school care programs. In partnership with district leaders, school staff, community organizations, higher education institutions, and The Opportunity Project, the Director cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships that expand access to high‑quality learning experiences for students and families. The Director leads long‑range planning, resource development, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen program impact, increase community engagement, and ensure expanded learning opportunities align with district priorities and student needs.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 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 in planning and implementing expanded learning programs.
• Experience working with a variety of agencies and community resources involved with students and families.
• Experience working with a diverse population of students and families within an urban school or youth development setting.
• Demonstrated success in executing budgetary and operational responsibilities.
• Understanding of Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Facilities Licensing.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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