Director of Expanded Learning

Director of Expanded Learning

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 districtwide 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.

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

Master's degree in Educational Administration, Human Development Sciences, Youth Development, or related field

Seven (7) years' experience in a school or youth development setting, with three to five (35) 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

Valid Driver's License required

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

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.