Wild Oak Independent School

08/04/2026

We're looking for an Early Childhood Teacher (preschool ages 3-5) to join our collaborative community.

Do you believe children learn best through curiosity, play, and meaningful relationships? Are you passionate about child-led, inquiry-based learning and helping children develop a lifelong love of learning? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Wild Oak?
• Spend your days teaching and learning outdoors on 46 acres of forest land
• Health insurance benefits
• Annual professional development
• 6+ weeks of paid school breaks + PTO
• 50% tuition discount for teacher parents
• Small class sizes and a supportive, collaborative team
• A school culture that values teacher well-being and professional autonomy

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

See more info here for our "Seedling" position: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDtfLjo9gCcPJP_b5ss-JwU558TgzxaAdg_kT_olNCM/edit?tab=t.0

Wild Oak is intentionally building a school community of trust and belonging, a culture of joy and curiosity, bridging connections to the wider world, and offering opportunities to develop character that will support children to a lifetime of learning.

08/03/2026

Meet the Teacher Night is August 17th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

At Wild Oak, children learn about balance by climbing.

About ecosystems by exploring.

About cooperation by working together.

Some lessons are best experienced before they are explained.

That’s the Wild Oak way.

07/23/2026

We're Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year!

Do you believe children learn best through curiosity, connection, creativity, and time in nature? We'd love to meet you!

Wild Oak is currently hiring for:
Seedling Teacher (3-5 year-olds)
Elementary Teacher (K-5)

Why teach at Wild Oak?

-Small class sizes
-Supportive, collaborative team
-Health insurance benefits
-Opportunities for creativity and innovation
-Daily walks and learning on 46 acres of forest land
-6+ weeks of breaks throughout the year
-Meaningful relationships with students and families
-A school community that values the whole child
-The chance to make a lasting impact every single day
-Professional development opportunities

We're looking for educators who are passionate, flexible, and excited to help children grow through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.

If this sounds like a place where you'd thrive or if you know someone who would please share this post or reach out to us! We'd love to connect with you.

Click the link below with more information or email [email protected] with your resume and cover letter.

At Wild Oak, we believe that for children to thrive, our teachers must thrive too. We are committed to staff mental health and professional autonomy, fostering a collaborative, burnout-free culture where every voice is valued. Our model prioritizes meaningful relationships and collective care, ensur...

07/23/2026

Many of our greatest thinkers started by observing the world around them and wondering how it worked.

Before Darwin developed his scientific theories, he spent years observing nature, collecting specimens, and asking questions about the world around him.

At Wild Oak, we believe curiosity is the spark that ignites deeper learning. Every day, children encounter opportunities to wonder, investigate, and make sense of the world around them.

07/15/2026

UPDATE: Today's event is canceled.

Due to today's inclement weather forecast, we have decided to cancel this outdoor event. We were excited to see so many of you and look forward to hosting another community event soon!

If you are a prospective family or were planning to bring one, please reach out to schedule a tour.

07/08/2026

Summer offers children something increasingly rare in our busy world: time.

Time to explore a creek, build a fort, catch fireflies, camp out in the backyard, read a book, or simply follow their curiosity wherever it leads.

Some of childhood’s most meaningful moments happen when there is space for wonder, imagination, and discovery.

We hope our Wild Oak families are enjoying all that summer has to offer.

07/02/2026

We are currently opening a limited number of spots for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. If you’re looking for a community that nurtures academic growth and social-emotional resilience, we’d love to meet you.

Interested in learning more? Send us a message, email us at [email protected] or visit www.wildoakschool.org

07/01/2026

While students are enjoying fun-filled summer days, our team is hard at work preparing for another exciting school year!

This week, Ms. Tracy has been busy in the garden alongside our campers…getting everything ready for a bountiful fall harvest! Meanwhile, Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Allison are taking asynchronous courses with UNCW and nailing down some of the field trips for the fall, while others are prepping the classrooms for your return.

Happy summer everyone!

06/29/2026

Tune in! Wild Oak will be featured on the 95.3 FM Breakfast Club Morning Show tomorrow (June 30th) at 9:00 am.

Western North Carolina's Morning Show