Kindergarten

Shidler Elementary | Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma 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 Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten 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

Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required