Classroom Teacher; Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Lower School Teaching Position

San Marcos Academy (SMA), located in San Marcos, one of the fastest growing regions in Texas, is a fully accredited private Christian school for students in PreK 3 through 12th grade, with a boarding program for students in grades 6–12. Since 1907, the Academy has provided a tradition of excellence in private Christian education, preparing young men and women for lives of leadership, service, and faith.

Our students from across Texas, the United States, and around the world call SMA home.

Applications for Lower School teaching positions are now being accepted for the  school year for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Benefits of Working at San Marcos Academy:

• Small class sizes
• Employee tuition discount
• Highly motivated students
• Involved and engaged parents
• Supportive and familial school community
• Group Insurance and Retirement plans (optional)
• Beautiful campus in proximity to local amenities

Requirements:

• Teach full day (7:25 am to 4:00 pm)
• Serve as a role model for students
• Observe policies, procedures, and directives from school administration
• Integrate technology into curriculum delivery
• Implement effective classroom and behavior management skills
• Keep student management system up-to-date with grades and lesson plans (Blackbaud Education Management)
• Manage support materials (curriculum manipulatives and technology devices) used throughout the year
• Work collegially with others
• Incorporate best practices into classroom instructional strategies
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners through intentional instruction and targeted interventions.
• Come to class/work each day with materials and plans fully prepared for the day
• Employ school-wide adopted curriculum as directed by the school administration
• Embrace school-wide initiatives for student growth and spiritual development.

Compensation:

Based upon SMA payscale and commensurate with experience.

Start Date:

August 2026