2026-2027 Kindergarten Teacher

Santa Fe South Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher at Spero Lower Elementary is a reflective, driven educator who embraces high expectations and continuous growth—for themselves and their students. This teacher understands that kindergarten is a critical year for building academic and behavioral foundations and approaches the work with both urgency and care. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, feedback-rich environment and is energized by collaboration, coaching, and the pursuit of instructional excellence. This teacher is both warm and firm, combining strong relationships with intentional, data-informed instruction and consistent routines that help young learners succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Strong alignment with Santa Fe South’s mission and commitment to serving the southside community

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching early elementary grades (Pre-K–2), particularly kindergarten
Strong understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction and early numeracy development
Experience working in diverse or high-need school communities
Demonstrated openness to feedback and a growth-oriented mindset
Oklahoma teaching certification (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) in Early Childhood Education
Training in LETRS or other science of reading practices

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards with emphasis on foundational literacy and early numeracy
Build strong foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, oral language, and early writing using evidence-based practices
Develop students’ early math understanding, including number sense, counting, operations, and mathematical thinking
Establish predictable routines and clear expectations that help young learners develop independence and confidence
Create a structured, joyful, and inclusive classroom culture that supports both academic learning and social development
Support students’ social-emotional growth through modeling, direct instruction, and responsive classroom practices
Actively participate in Santa Fe South’s instructional coaching model by seeking, receiving, and implementing feedback to continuously strengthen practice
Plan and internalize lessons with fidelity, including preparing materials, anticipating misconceptions, and rehearsing instructional strategies
Collaborate closely with grade-level teammates, instructional coaches, and campus leadership to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly
Use formative and summative assessments to provide targeted instruction, interventions, and enrichment
Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues and communicate student progress regularly with families
Contribute to campus-wide initiatives, professional learning communities, and the continued growth of Spero Elementary