2026-2027 KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Kindergarten Teacher
Spero Elementary | Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City, OK | 190–196 Day Contract (195 days for new teachers; 190 days for returning teachers)

About Spero Elementary

Spero Elementary is one of Santa Fe South’s established, high-performing elementary campuses, known for its strong culture, high expectations, and unwavering commitment to student growth. Spero is a place where excellence is the norm, collaboration is intentional, and professional learning is taken seriously. Spero Elementary was recently ranked the #1 Charter Elementary School in Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report.

Teachers at Spero are supported through structured coaching, a clear instructional vision, and a shared belief that all students can achieve at high levels. Many educators who thrive here grow into leadership roles, including instructional coaching and other campus and network opportunities. While the work is challenging and fast-paced, the environment is deeply mission-driven, supportive, and grounded in continuous improvement.

Position Summary

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.

Key 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
  
  

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

• 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
  
  

Who Thrives at Spero

Spero is a great fit for educators who:

• Are motivated by high expectations and clear accountability
• Value frequent feedback, coaching, and professional reflection
• Take ownership of student outcomes and believe growth is always possible
• Thrive in collaborative, mission-driven teams
• See challenge as an opportunity to sharpen their craft
  
  

Why Teach at Spero?

• A high-performing campus with a proven record of student success
• Robust instructional coaching and professional development
• Clear expectations paired with meaningful support
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that pushes one another to grow
• The chance to make a lasting impact in a school that relentlessly pursues excellence for students