Why Work at The Acorn?
Teaching at The Acorn is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a supportive community that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our educators enjoy:
- A warm, welcoming, and collaborative school culture
- Small class sizes that foster meaningful relationships with children and families
- A child-centered, play-based curriculum rooted in best practices for early childhood education
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth
- Supportive leadership that values innovation, reflection, and teamwork
- A beautiful campus designed to inspire exploration, creativity, and outdoor learning
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development
At The Acorn, you'll find more than a workplace—you'll find a community that celebrates curiosity, values relationships, and believes that childhood is something to be cherished. If you're ready to inspire young learners while growing professionally alongside dedicated colleagues, we invite you to explore a career at The Acorn. We look forward to welcoming passionate educators who believe, as we do, that learning begins with wonder.
Who We Are Looking For
Successful members of The Acorn team are:
- Passionate about early childhood education
- Dedicated to creating inclusive, nurturing classroom communities
- Collaborative, flexible, and reflective professionals
- Skilled at building strong partnerships with families
- Committed to fostering children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Lifelong learners who embrace curiosity, creativity, and continuous growth
Teachers at The Acorn are devoted to young children and are knowledgeable in child developmental theory. They demonstrate a positive attitude which builds strong relationships and sets the tone for discovery learning.
Employment Process
To apply, please complete the application below, submit your résumé and a cover letter describing your interest in joining The Acorn community. Selected candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the hiring process.
We are committed to hiring educators who share our mission of providing a joyful, developmentally appropriate education that honors the unique potential of every child.
Preschool teachers are part-time, either teaching in the morning or an afternoon classes. Grade School teachers are full-time for a school day that begins at 8:15am until school completes at 3:15pm. Contracts are signed for an entire school year, August through May.
Open Opportunities
We welcome applications from qualified educators and staff who are excited to contribute to our school community. Current opportunities may include:
- Preschool Teachers
- Assistant Teachers
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Grade School Teachers
- Substitute Teachers
- Administrative and Support Staff
- Spanish, Art and Music Teachers
If a position that matches your experience is not currently available, we encourage you to submit your résumé for future consideration.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Acorn - A School for Young Children, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, 3501 Broadway, San Antonio, hires teachers of any race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin. All are afforded the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to teachers at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions and hiring policies, and programs. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. The Acorn seeks to provide equal employment opportunities and to comply with all applicable anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, rules, orders, and regulations. We seek to employ talented individuals based on their qualifications for the job.