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Teacher Leader jobs are open across K-12 public schools, charter networks, and private institutions, from classroom teacher to department head and instructional coach, with specializations in curriculum development, professional development facilitation, and instructional coaching. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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AlphaBEST Education - Before/After School Program, Norman, OK
Group Leader Master Teacher/CDA Certified (PART-TIME)
AlphaBEST: After school is where adventures begin!
AlphaBEST believes in the power of wonder to connect us to a world of endless possibilities. That is why we need you to join our team as a Site Director! Are you ready to join the fun?
Location: Monroe Elementary/ Adams Elementary - Norman, OK
Schedule: AM 6:30 am - 8:00 am and/or PM 2:30 pm- 6:00 pm on Monday-Friday.
PayBenefits:
- starting at $17.50 per hour (Current CDA Certification/ Master Teacher rate)
- Part-time benefits, including health and paid time off, are available.
- Employee referral program.
- Deep discounts on program tuition for dependents.
- CDA certification
- CCP Credential
- 12 credit hours in ECE/CD/SA through CECPD
- Oklahoma Certificate of Mastery
- 1050 hours of training and take the Master Teachers test (Must show proof of certificate)
As an AlphaBEST Group Leader, you'll be trained and have the chance to do the following:
- Ensure the successful implementation of engaging programs that advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
- Complete adventurous tasks that ignite a child's sense of wonder.
- Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by establishing/operating clubs that build on the student's interests and talents.
- Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, parent, and school relationships are fostered at your program site.
Come join the AlphaBEST movement to help kids journey to greater discovery and connection to the world around them. It starts with YOU!
AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AlphaBEST Education - Before/After School Program, Norman, OK
Group Leader Master Teacher/CDA Certified (PART-TIME)
AlphaBEST: After school is where adventures begin!
AlphaBEST believes in the power of wonder to connect us to a world of endless possibilities. That is why we need you to join our team as a Site Director! Are you ready to join the fun?
Location: Monroe Elementary/ Adams Elementary - Norman, OK
Schedule: AM 6:30 am - 8:00 am and/or PM 2:30 pm- 6:00 pm on Monday-Friday.
PayBenefits:
- starting at $17.50 per hour (Current CDA Certification/ Master Teacher rate)
- Part-time benefits, including health and paid time off, are available.
- Employee referral program.
- Deep discounts on program tuition for dependents.
- CDA certification
- CCP Credential
- 12 credit hours in ECE/CD/SA through CECPD
- Oklahoma Certificate of Mastery
- 1050 hours of training and take the Master Teachers test (Must show proof of certificate)
As an AlphaBEST Group Leader, you'll be trained and have the chance to do the following:
- Ensure the successful implementation of engaging programs that advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
- Complete adventurous tasks that ignite a child's sense of wonder.
- Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by establishing/operating clubs that build on the student's interests and talents.
- Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, parent, and school relationships are fostered at your program site.
Come join the AlphaBEST movement to help kids journey to greater discovery and connection to the world around them. It starts with YOU!
AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in teacher leader jobs.
- Valid state teaching license or certification with a leadership or coaching endorsement
- Minimum of three to five years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Experience facilitating professional development or leading professional learning communities
- Strong knowledge of instructional coaching models and adult learning principles
- Ability to analyze student performance data and translate findings into teacher practice
- Familiarity with curriculum alignment frameworks and state academic standards
Tips for Your Teacher Leader Job Search
Tailor your resume to leadership evidence
Teacher leader hiring committees want proof you've influenced adults, not just students. Highlight times you coached colleagues, led professional learning communities, or piloted curriculum adoptions. Generic classroom accomplishments won't differentiate you from classroom-only candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists teacher leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by instructional focus area
Filter openings by your content expertise, such as literacy coaching, STEM integration, or social-emotional learning. Schools hire teacher leaders to solve specific instructional gaps, so matching your background to their stated priority gets your application noticed faster.
Prepare a data-informed leadership portfolio
Bring a one-page portfolio to interviews showing measurable outcomes from your leadership work: improved observation scores, PD attendance rates, or shifts in student performance data. Concrete artifacts signal readiness for a formal leadership role in ways resumes alone can't.
Ask about scope before accepting an offer
Teacher leader roles vary widely. Some are full release from the classroom, others are split positions. Before accepting, clarify how many teachers you'll support, whether the role carries evaluative authority, and what administrative backing looks like for instructional initiatives.
Follow up with a reflective thank-you note
After your interview, send a note that references a specific instructional challenge the school mentioned and briefly connects it to your experience. This signals that you listened like an instructional leader, not just a job candidate, and keeps you memorable through the committee's decision.
Teacher Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most teacher leaders?
The most active employers for teacher leaders right now are Paul Mitchell Schools, Wisconsin Youth Company, and AlphaBEST Education, and the most openings are in Wisconsin, Idaho, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Charter management organizations and large urban school districts tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many teacher leader jobs are remote?
About 0% of teacher leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most in-person roles tied to school-based coaching and classroom observation cycles. Sub-areas such as curriculum writing, online professional development facilitation, and virtual instructional coaching roles are more likely to allow fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a teacher leader?
Start by building a strong classroom record, then seek out informal leadership roles such as mentoring new teachers, leading a grade-level team, or piloting a curriculum unit. Pursue a leadership endorsement or graduate coursework in instructional coaching or curriculum design. Document measurable outcomes from your leadership work and apply for formal teacher leader or instructional coach positions once you have concrete evidence of impact.
Can you get hired as a teacher leader without formal leadership experience?
Yes, candidates with strong classroom performance and informal leadership contributions can compete for entry-level teacher leader roles. Highlight committee work, peer mentoring, curriculum projects, or any time you led colleagues through a change initiative. Schools often promote teachers who show initiative and adult-influence skills before they hold a formal leadership title, so framing informal work clearly is what matters most.
What does the teacher leader interview process look like?
Most districts use a multi-stage process that begins with a screening call, followed by a panel interview with a principal, instructional coach, and sometimes teacher representatives. Candidates are frequently asked to deliver a sample professional development session or walk through a coaching scenario. Some schools also request a portfolio review or a written response to a data-based instructional problem before making a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to teacher leader jobs?
You can find and apply to teacher leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, content area, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching roles before they close.
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