Inspire Curiosity. Honor Childhood. Build the Future.
For nearly 50 years, The Acorn – A School for Young Children has inspired children through play, exploration, and discovery. As we expand into the elementary years, we remain committed to providing a developmentally appropriate, nature-based education that nurtures children's academic, social, emotional, and creative growth.
At The Acorn, we believe childhood should be celebrated—not rushed. Our students learn in a screen-free environment where strong academics are thoughtfully integrated with project-based learning, outdoor exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships. Small class sizes and close partnerships with families allow every child to be known, supported, and challenged.
Position Summary
The Acorn is seeking an exceptional Second Grade Teacher to join our growing elementary program in San Antonio, Texas.
This is an opportunity for an educator who wants to do more than deliver a curriculum. We are looking for a teacher who creates engaging, hands-on learning experiences, builds a joyful classroom community, and inspires children to become curious thinkers, confident learners, and compassionate community members.
The Second Grade Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while honoring each child's developmental needs. The teacher will assess student progress, differentiate instruction, maintain strong communication with families, and collaborate closely with colleagues to support the continued growth of our elementary program.
Our Educational Approach
Learning at The Acorn extends beyond textbooks and worksheets. Our classrooms emphasize:
- Developmentally appropriate, child-centered instruction
- Project-based and interdisciplinary learning
- Strong literacy and mathematics foundations
- Nature as an extension of the classroom
- Creativity through storytelling, art, design, and hands-on exploration
- Character development, collaboration, and social-emotional learning
- A screen-free environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and wonder
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Has experience teaching in an early childhood or elementary setting
- Demonstrates strong literacy and mathematics instruction
- Understands child development and developmentally appropriate practice
- Designs engaging, standards-aligned lessons and authentic assessments
- Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Builds warm, respectful relationships with students and families
- Values project-based learning, outdoor education, and inquiry-based instruction
- Supports children's social-emotional growth through positive classroom management
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and communicates professionally with families
- Is reflective, flexible, and committed to continuous professional growth
Why The Acorn?
Joining The Acorn means becoming part of a collaborative community that has honored childhood for nearly five decades while helping build an exciting new elementary program.
Our teachers have the opportunity to:
- Teach creatively and intentionally
- Know their students deeply
- Work in small classroom communities
- Use nature as part of everyday learning
- Foster both academic excellence and character development
- Contribute ideas, leadership, and innovation as our elementary program grows
If you believe children learn best through exploration, discovery, creativity, and meaningful relationships, we'd love to meet you.
To Apply
Please visit www.theacornschool.net to submit your application,résumé and a letter of interest describing why The Acorn's philosophy and approach to education resonate with you.
Tall Oaks From Little Acorns Grow
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
