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The Wood Acres School

Measuring Success One Step at a Time

America celebrated one of man’s crowning achievements as astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the moon on July 20, 1969 and the most famous music festival of modern times occurred at Woodstock, New York. In August 1969, a much smaller step occurred in East Cobb County, Georgia with the opening of Wood Acres Country Day School.

The school was the first of its kind preschool. The converted house was nestled under a great oak tree and welcomed children to a unique formal learning environment specifically designed for two-, three- and four-year-old children. As the popularity and reputation of Wood Acres grew, so did its need for more space for program expansion, and the growing Wood Acres School moved to its present location in the early fall of 1981.

Wood Acres popularity and reputation created the need for another program expansion, major campus renovation, and a new building. Turner Hall was dedicated in September of 2006, housing fourth through eighth grades, two science labs, a STEM lab, technology lab, and foreign language classrooms. The Wood Acres School celebrated 50 years of outstanding teaching, learning and caring in 2019.

We are excited that success will still be measured in small steps as we revel in seeing each child experience the joys and challenges of learning.

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Our Programs

Preschool at Wood Acres School encompasses three outstanding programs focused on two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and Pre-K or four-year-old children. Wood Acres Preschool students are given an advantage to experience nationally rated, well-researched curriculum geared just for them in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and the physical world around them. We also include classes in art, music, foreign language, physical education, technology, science, and an exciting outdoor space for children to play and discover.
The Wood Acres Elementary curriculum focuses on the foundations of reading and mathematics in kindergarten and builds upon them through fourth grade. Additional integrated learning experiences in science and social studies and specialty areas such as Spanish, art, music, technology, STEM and STEAM are also a focus during these grades. Our emphasis on mastery learning, accelerated curriculum, and integration of content areas creates the strongest foundation on which to build a meaningful lasting education for each student.
Middle School at Wood Acres encompasses an accelerated curriculum and holds the highest behavior standards for their young leaders in the Upper School. Leadership classes are required in 5th grade through 8th grade as is practice in philanthropy, fairness, respect, academic integrity, and a strong organizational work ethic. Wood Acres middle school students are recognized for their academic excellence and mastery of scholastic attributes. While academic study is the core of the Wood Acres Middle School, we also focus on opportunities for students to grow as leaders in our community. They regularly lead campus events and take elective classes that capitalize on their interests with the entire middle school. Working through an accelerated curriculum, varied teaching approaches, integration of content-rich subject areas into STEM/STEAM models, and dedicated faculty who care, challenge, and nurture the whole individual, set students up for amazing success.

Take a look at some of our latest roles.

Substitute Teacher

1772 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA, United States, 30062 Elementary Education

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. About Us The Wood Acres School has a proud legacy of educating children from age two through eighth grade. Our dedicated teachers foster a love of learning, emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and character development. With a focus on STEM integration, Spanish language instruction, and a strong sense of community, Wood Acres provides a nurturing environment where students thrive. We celebrate student successes, address concerns with care, and uphold academic rigor while valuing the journey of each child. What We Offer: • Employee referral bonus • Same day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately. • Competitive compensation for substitute teachers. • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment. About the Role We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Substitute Teacher to join our team. This role is crucial in maintaining a continuity of education when our regular instructors are unavailable. The Substitute Teacher will effectively implement existing lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics, and foster a positive and productive environment for our young learners. Responsibilities: • Deliver instructional activities prepared by the regular teacher, ensuring students continue to progress towards academic goals. • Manage classroom behavior and maintain a healthy learning atmosphere. • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. • Maintain accurate records as required by school policies. • Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. What We Are Looking For • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university • Prior teaching experience is preferred • Ability to pass both state and federal background check To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.