2026-2027 G4 Reading Teacher

Fourth Grade Reading Teacher
Hills Elementary Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City OK 190196 Day Contract (196 days for new teachers; 190 days for returning teachers)

About Santa Fe South & Hills Elementary

Santa Fe South Charter Schools (SFS) is a free public charter school district serving the south side of Oklahoma City for more than 20 years. Our mission is grounded in high expectations strong relationships and a deep belief that all studentsregardless of backgrounddeserve an excellent joyful education that prepares them for long-term success.

Santa Fe South Charter Schools operates multiple campuses across south Oklahoma City and is committed to ensuring that students graduate equipped to succeed in any path they choose.

Hills Elementary is one of Santa Fe Souths longest-standing elementary campuses opening during the school year as the networks second elementary school. Located in a beautifully reimagined former department store at Crossroads Hills serves students in PreK through 5th grade and reflects the vibrancy and strength of the surrounding southside community. Hills is a campus where rigorous academics and joyful classrooms go hand in hand and where educators are deeply committed to continuous growth collaboration and collective responsibility for student success.

Position Summary

The Fourth Grade Reading Teacher at Hills Elementary is responsible for delivering rigorous standards-aligned literacy instruction that develops strong reading comprehension vocabulary fluency and writing skills. This role focuses on helping students transition into upper-elementary literacy expectations through structured reading instruction purposeful writing experiences and meaningful engagement with complex texts.

This position is ideal for an educator who values collaboration embraces instructional coaching as a tool for growth and holds consistently high expectations for all students while building a structured joyful classroom culture.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Planning

• Deliver high-quality literacy instruction aligned to Oklahoma Academic Standards and Santa Fe Souths ELA framework
• Teach reading comprehension vocabulary development writing and foundational grammar skills through explicit structured instruction
• Plan and internalize lessons with fidelity including preparing materials anticipating misconceptions and rehearsing instructional strategies
• Implement evidence-based literacy practices including guided reading close reading writing instruction and targeted interventions
• Use formative and summative data to plan differentiated instruction interventions and enrichment
  
  

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Actively participate in Santa Fe Souths instructional coaching model by seeking receiving and implementing feedback to strengthen practice
• Collaborate closely with grade-level teams content teams instructional coaches and campus leadership
• Analyze student work and assessment data to improve instruction and accelerate student growth
• Participate in professional learning communities and campus-wide initiatives
  
  

Classroom Culture & Relationships

• Establish a structured joyful and inclusive classroom culture with clear academic and behavioral expectations
• Build strong respectful relationships with students families and colleagues
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes a love of reading and learning
• Monitor and communicate student progress regularly with families
  
  

Campus Contribution

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Hills Elementary
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives and events
• Uphold the mission and values of Santa Fe South Charter Schools
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Oklahoma teaching certification (or eligibility) in Elementary Education
• Strong alignment with Santa Fe Souths mission and commitment to serving the southside community
  
  

Preferred

• Experience teaching literacy in grades 35
• Strong understanding of evidence-based reading instruction and interventions
• Experience working in diverse or high-need school communities
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
• Demonstrated openness to feedback and a growth-oriented mindset
  
  

Why Join Hills & Santa Fe South

• A collaborative campus culture grounded in coaching growth and shared accountability
• Robust instructional coaching and professional development at every stage of your career
• A mission-driven school community that values both academic rigor and student joy
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a long-standing vibrant southside school community

Required Experience:

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