2026-2027 PreK Teacher

Santa Fe South Public Schools • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The PreK Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, joyful, and academically rich learning environment that supports the cognitive, social-emotional, and language development of young learners. This teacher will deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students for success in kindergarten and beyond while partnering closely with families and colleagues to support the whole child.

Requirements

• Oklahoma teaching certification (or eligibility) in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Commitment to Santa Fe South’s mission and the students and communities we serve

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching PreK or early childhood students
• Strong understanding of early literacy, numeracy, and play-based instructional practices
• Experience implementing classroom routines and structures for young learners
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
• Experience working in diverse or high-need school communities

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines
• Establish a nurturing, structured classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and positive behavior
• Plan, internalize, and implement lessons with fidelity, including preparing materials and intentionally designing learning centers and routines
• Use ongoing observation, formative assessments, and student data to inform instruction and support individual student needs
• Collaborate closely with instructional coaches, grade-level teammates, and support staff to strengthen instructional practice
• Actively engage in Santa Fe South’s coaching model by seeking, receiving, and implementing feedback
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families through consistent communication and partnership
• Support students’ social-emotional development using age-appropriate strategies and routines
• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, assessment, and compliance requirements
• Contribute positively to campus culture and participate in school-wide initiatives and professional learning

Benefits

• Join a close-knit, mission-driven campus with strong systems already in place
• Supportive coaching and ongoing professional development
• Collaborative, people-centered school culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact during a child’s earliest school experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level