School Leadership Support Manager at CAP Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

School leadership, Instructional coaching, Operational management, Data-informed decision-making, Problem-solving, Communication, Relationship building, Change management, Early childhood education, Staff development, Compliance, Strategic planning, AI tools, Microsoft Office, Curriculum implementation, Child assessment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

School Leadership Support Manager Pay Range Code: 18 Job Summary The Manager, School Leadership Support serves as a key support to School Leaders and Assistant School Leaders across the Early Childhood Division. This role strengthens schoolwide systems and supports high quality instructional, operational, and cultural practices across schools. The position serves as an important liaison between school-based leadership teams, the Teaching and Learning team, and other Headquarters staff to ensure alignment, communication, and effective implementation of priorities. The Manager, School Leadership Support works alongside school leaders to help put Teaching and Learning initiatives and organizational expectations into action by turning them into practical school-level systems, clear next steps, and ways to track progress. This role also helps connect schools with other teams by sharing school-based needs, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen alignment and continuous improvement. Using AI tools when appropriate, this role also helps school leaders streamline systems, improve efficiency, enhance communication, and strengthen problem-solving. In addition, the position provides site-based leadership support when School Leaders or Assistant School Leaders are absent, ensuring continuity of operations and support for teachers, children, and families. Applies professional/managerial principles and judgment, within overall direction established by senior management. Solves complex technical or strategic problems; applies technology or business approaches in new ways; develops and recommends new alternatives. Regular interaction to communicate or negotiate important agreements, requiring considerable tact, sense of timing, and the ability to engender trust, plus sensitivity to diverse audiences. Responsibilities/Essential Functions * Serve as a support to School Leaders and Assistant School Leaders in developing, implementing, and refining effective schoolwide systems and processes. * Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support the planning, communication, rollout, and implementation of school leadership projects and initiatives. * Provide site-based leadership coverage when School Leaders or Assistant School Leaders are absent, including coverage for extended care and helping ensure continuity of operations so that teachers, children, and families receive consistent support during leadership absences. * Act as a liaison between the support teams and school leadership teams to support clear communication, alignment, and implementation of initiatives and priorities. * Support school leadership teams in strengthening problem-solving skills related to staffing, child placement, family communication, scheduling, and day-to-day operations. * Support school leaders in strengthening their instructional leadership lens by helping them monitor classroom practices, including implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, effective teaching practices, and child assessment processes that promote whole-child development. * Provide training and guidance on school systems, processes, and operational expectations that improve effectiveness, efficiency, consistency, and compliance across sites, including requirements associated with Head Start, NAEYC, DHS, licensing, and other governing bodies. * Collaborate with School Leaders to evaluate, improve, and streamline systems to better meet the needs of teachers, children, and families, including the use of AI tools and data systems when appropriate to inform decision-making and improve child, teacher, and school outcomes. * Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Required Education/Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. * Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in education, early childhood education, school leadership, instructional coaching, or a related role. * Demonstrated experience supporting school operations, instructional practices, and/or leadership development. * Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, curriculum implementation, and child assessment in early childhood settings. * Knowledge of compliance and operational expectations associated with Head Start, DHS licensing, NAEYC, and other governing bodies. * Experience using data to inform decision-making, improve practices, and support child, teacher, and school outcomes. * Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across schools, departments, and partners. * Proficiency with technology, data systems, Microsoft Office, and other school-based platforms. Preferred Qualifications * Experience serving in a School Leader, Assistant School Leader, instructional leadership, or multi-site support role. * Experience acting as a liaison between school-based teams and central office or division teams, including Teaching and Learning. * Experience supporting change management, systems development, or operational improvement across multiple schools. * Experience developing and facilitating professional development for school leaders or other adult learners. * Experience using AI tools or other technology platforms to improve efficiency, communication, and systems. * Supervisory or people leadership experience. * Knowledge of CAP Tulsa systems, processes, and data tools. * Obtain or maintain Oklahoma Director’s Credential. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Strong understanding of early childhood instructional practices and whole-child development. * Ability to build trust and credibility with School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, teachers, and central office partners. * Ability to coach and support adult learners in implementing new practices and systems. * Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. * Ability to analyze and interpret data to guide action and improvement. * Ability to balance instructional, operational, and relational priorities. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. * Ability to navigate ambiguity and support teams through change. * Commitment to culturally responsive practice, relationship-building, and creating welcoming environments for children, families, and staff. * Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure. * Must maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc. Advanced MS Office skills, working knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices. * Demonstrate the following Core Competencies: * Leadership Support and Coaching * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Instructional Knowledge * Operational Effectiveness * Data-Informed Decision-Making * Communication * Problem-Solving * Relationship Building * Cultural Responsiveness * Adaptability and Initiative Work location In-person work and collaboration are requirements for this position. Employees are expected to physically report to the assigned work site as scheduled by supervisor. At the agency’s discretion, this position may be allowed to engage in remote work for specified periods of time or a determined percentage of work schedule; however, this is not guaranteed. Temporary remote workdays may be approved for circumstances such as, but not limited to, inclement weather, special projects, or travel. These arrangements are approved on an as-needed basis, with no expectation of ongoing continuance. All remote work arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis, focusing first on the business needs of the organization. Essential Physical & Mental Requirements Able to travel regularly between school sites and administrative locations. Able to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or extended hours based on school and program needs. Able to respond to urgent site-based needs and provide in-person support when leadership coverage is required. Work requires intermittent bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the day. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be willing to work in noisy and stressful environment. Regular and reliable attendance required must be flexible with hours in order to cover site-operating hours. Requires moderate attention to detail and deadlines 15%-45% of the time.

Responsibilities

The Manager, School Leadership Support serves as a liaison between school leadership and headquarters to implement instructional and operational initiatives. This role provides site-based leadership coverage and supports school leaders in refining systems to improve teacher, child, and school outcomes.