Early Childhood Coach

Tulsaschools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain in Oklahoma is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support teacher development focused on early childhood education. The Coach will design and lead professional learning aimed at improving teacher skills and student outcomes.

This role includes ongoing coaching and feedback to teachers and leaders, using observations and professional learning communities to enhance educational practices. A Bachelor’s degree in education and a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising student achievement.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity.
• Four (4) years early childhood teaching experience (preferred).
• Two (2) years of mentor/coaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver professional learning for early childhood teachers.
• Provide coaching and modeling to improve teacher practice.
• Use data to identify development priorities and track progress.
• Support teacher leaders in facilitating professional learning communities.
• Partner with school leaders to support effective professional learning.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Office Suite

Bilingual in Spanish

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Data analysis for improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Salary/Grade: Educational Grade 03 | EG-03

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).

Position Summary: The Early Childhood Coach supports teacher development in Tulsa Public Schools, with a focus on early childhood education. This role helps teachers grow their skills and improve student outcomes. The Early Childhood Coach designs and leads both in-person and virtual professional learning focused on early childhood content, including academic and social-emotional development, effective teaching practices, and district curriculum and assessments. This role provides ongoing coaching and support to teachers and teacher leaders through observations, feedback, and professional learning communities, with the goal of strengthening teaching practices and increasing student achievement. Supports include observations, coaching conversations, in-class coaching, growth-oriented feedback, and cohort-based professional learning.

Key Functions

• Designs and delivers in-person and virtual professional learning for early childhood teachers and teacher leaders
• Provides coaching, modeling, and growth-oriented feedback to improve teacher practice
• Uses data to identify development priorities and track teacher progress
• Supports teacher leaders in facilitating professional learning communities
• Partners with school leaders to support effective professional learning across sites

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education

Experience

• Proven track record of raising student achievement
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity
• Four (4) years early childhood teaching experience (preferred)
• Two (2) years of mentor/coaching experience (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education, including best practices, curriculum, and state standards
• Understanding of instructional frameworks, lesson planning, and high-quality classroom materials
• Experience designing and delivering effective, standards-aligned professional development
• Knowledge of adult learning best practices, especially content-focused training for educators
• Ability to provide clear, actionable coaching and feedback that improves teacher practice
• Ability to analyze teacher and student data to identify trends and drive improvement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to motivate and support both teachers and students
• Flexible, positive, and committed to continuous growth and improvement