PreK Teacher

Position: 2026-2027 PreK Teacher
PreK TeacherSanta Fe South Early Childhood Center (ECC) | 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 Early Childhood Center

Santa Fe South Early Childhood Center (ECC) is one of the longest-standing campuses within Santa Fe South Charter Schools and operates as part of Penn Elementary. Housed in a beautifully reimagined former armory, ECC blends rich history with joyful, purposeful early learning for grades PreK-1.

For decades, ECC has served south Oklahoma City families with deep commitment and pride. Many current students are the children of former Santa Fe South Saints-a testament to the trust, legacy, and generational impact of our work.

At ECC, we believe the earliest years matter most. Pre-Kindergarten is often a child's first experience with school, and it plays a critical role in launching a lifetime of learning. Our classrooms focus on building strong foundations in early literacy, numeracy, language development, and social-emotional growth while nurturing curiosity, confidence, and independence.
Position Summary

The PreK Teacher at ECC is responsible for creating a warm, structured, and joyful learning environment where young children develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success. This teacher supports students' cognitive, language, and social-emotional development through developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction and purposeful learning experiences.

The ideal candidate believes deeply in the potential of young learners and understands that early childhood classrooms require both strong routines and engaging, play-based learning. Instruction is grounded in Santa Fe South's instructional framework, emphasizing intentional planning, relationship-building, and high expectations for all students.
Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Planning

• Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines and Oklahoma Academic Standards
• Build strong foundations in early literacy, language development, and numeracy through intentional instruction and learning experiences
• Plan and internalize lessons with fidelity, including preparing materials, anticipating student needs, and designing purposeful learning centers and routines
• Balance structured instruction with hands-on, play-based learning that supports exploration and curiosity
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse developmental needs while maintaining high expectations for all students

Assessment & Student Support

• Use ongoing observation, formative assessments, and student data to inform instruction and support student growth
• Monitor and support students' social-emotional development through consistent routines and age-appropriate strategies
• Provide targeted support to help all students make meaningful progress toward kindergarten readiness
• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, assessment, and other program requirements

Classroom Culture

• Establish a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and positive behavior
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students that support engagement and belonging
• Create consistent routines that help young learners feel secure and ready to learn

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Actively participate in Santa Fe South's instructional coaching model by seeking and implementing feedback
• Collaborate with grade-level teammates, instructional coaches, and support staff to strengthen instructional practice
• Participate in professional learning communities and campus-wide initiatives
• Contribute positively to campus culture and shared responsibility for student success

Family Partnership

• Build strong relationships with families through regular communication and partnership
• Communicate student progress and support families in understanding early learning goals and development

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certification, or willingness/eligibility to obtain (Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred)
• Strong alignment with Santa Fe South's mission and commitment to serving south Oklahoma City families

Preferred

• Experience teaching early childhood or early elementary grades (PreK-2)
• Strong understanding of early literacy, language development, and early numeracy
• Experience working with diverse or multilingual student populations
• Growth-oriented mindset and openness to feedback

Why Teach at Santa Fe South?

• Join a mission-driven, collaborative culture focused on student growth and achievement
• Receive ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development
• Work in a campus with deep roots, strong family connections, and generational impact
• Make a lasting difference during one of the most important years of a child's educational journey