2026-2027 G4 Reading Teacher

Santa Fe South Public Schools • Oklahoma City, OK

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fourth Grade Reading Teacher at Hills Elementary is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned literacy instruction that develops strong reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing skills. This role focuses on helping students transition into upper-elementary literacy expectations through structured reading instruction, purposeful writing experiences, and meaningful engagement with complex texts. This position is ideal for an educator who values collaboration, embraces instructional coaching as a tool for growth, and holds consistently high expectations for all students while building a structured, joyful classroom culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Oklahoma teaching certification (or eligibility) in Elementary Education
• Strong alignment with Santa Fe South’s mission and commitment to serving the southside community

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching literacy in grades 3–5
• Strong understanding of evidence-based reading instruction and interventions
• Experience working in diverse or high-need school communities
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
• Demonstrated openness to feedback and a growth-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality literacy instruction aligned to Oklahoma Academic Standards and Santa Fe South’s ELA framework
• Teach reading comprehension, vocabulary development, writing, and foundational grammar skills through explicit, structured instruction
• Plan and internalize lessons with fidelity, including preparing materials, anticipating misconceptions, and rehearsing instructional strategies
• Implement evidence-based literacy practices including guided reading, close reading, writing instruction, and targeted interventions
• Use formative and summative data to plan differentiated instruction, interventions, and enrichment
• Actively participate in Santa Fe South’s instructional coaching model by seeking, receiving, and implementing feedback to strengthen practice
• Collaborate closely with grade-level teams, content teams, instructional coaches, and campus leadership
• Analyze student work and assessment data to improve instruction and accelerate student growth
• Participate in professional learning communities and campus-wide initiatives
• Establish a structured, joyful, and inclusive classroom culture with clear academic and behavioral expectations
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes a love of reading and learning
• Monitor and communicate student progress regularly with families
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Hills Elementary
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives and events
• Uphold the mission and values of Santa Fe South Charter Schools

Benefits

• A collaborative campus culture grounded in coaching, growth, and shared accountability
• Robust instructional coaching and professional development at every stage of your career
• A mission-driven school community that values both academic rigor and student joy
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a long-standing, vibrant southside school community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time