Early Childhood Coach

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain is seeking an Early Childhood Coach for Tulsa Public Schools to enhance teacher skills and improve student outcomes. This role includes leading professional development sessions and offering coaching to teachers, fostering effective teaching practices and academic growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in education, four years of early childhood teaching experience, and a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Qualifications

• Four years early childhood teaching experience (preferred).
• Two years of mentor/coaching experience (preferred).
• Hold a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Design professional learning for early childhood teachers.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve teacher practice.
• Use data to identify development priorities.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual in Spanish

Strong knowledge of early childhood education

Ability to analyze teacher and student data

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Early Childhood Coach - Tulsa Public Schools

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

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.