PreK Teacher

Position: 2026-2027 PreK Teacher
PreK Teacher

Shidler Elementary | Santa Fe South Charter SchoolsOklahoma City, OK | 190-196 Day Contract (196 days for new teachers; 190 days for returning teachers)
About Santa Fe South & Shidler Elementary

Santa Fe South Schools (SFS) is a tuition-free public charter school district serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade across South Oklahoma City. Founded in 2001, SFS is known for its strong academic expectations, student-centered instruction, and meaningful partnerships with families and the community. Across all campuses, Santa Fe South prioritizes rigorous instruction, data-driven practices, and the belief that every student can and will learn - a commitment embodied in the district's At or Above academic framework.

Shidler Elementary is a PK-5 campus rooted deeply in the southside community it serves. Shidler is known for its strong culture of belonging, intentional relationship-building, and close family partnerships. Staff members are united by a shared belief that loving students well means holding them to high expectations and providing the structured support necessary to meet them.

As a growing campus, Shidler is building toward ambitious academic goals while maintaining a joyful and human-centered environment. Teachers at Shidler are mission-driven educators who are energized by the opportunity to serve their community and who believe deeply in students' potential - even when the work is challenging.
Position Summary

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.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines and Oklahoma Academic Standards
• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Why Join Shidler & Santa Fe South?

• A mission-driven campus committed to growth, belonging, and academic excellence
• Robust instructional coaching and professional development at every stage of your career
• A collaborative staff culture rooted in shared accountability and high expectations
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most foundational years in a child's education - in a school community that needs and values strong educators