Roots Nature & Leadership Academy

Roots Nature & Leadership Academy is a small day school in Sarasota, Florida, serving fewer than 100 students from pre-K through elementary grades. The school blends three educational approaches: Montessori-inspired learning, nature-based instruction, and expeditionary projects. Students spend significant time outdoors, where observation and questions shape what happens in the classroom.

Teaching at Roots means treating nature as core curriculum, not enrichment. A water systems unit might begin when a student notices algae in a pond, expand through field study, and lead to community action. This requires teachers who see the outdoors as essential and who trust children's curiosity to guide learning. The small team means each teacher influences school culture directly.

Day school employment offers structure that many educators seek. Teaching hours are defined; afternoons are yours. For teachers drawn to student-centered, nature-integrated work, the schedule supports both professional growth and family life. Roots Nature & Leadership Academy currently hires for Pre-K/K Lead Teacher positions and related faculty roles.

Because enrollment is small, roles overlap. Classroom instruction, curriculum design, and outdoor program leadership often fall to the same person. This environment rewards flexibility, willingness to collaborate across grades, and comfort experimenting with nature-based teaching in a Florida climate. Teachers here must be resourceful and adaptable.

The lean team structure means your hiring matters. Few schools let individual educators shape mission and culture so directly. For faculty seeking a mission-aligned role where nature and student-led learning are central—not peripheral—Roots Nature & Leadership Academy in Sarasota offers a distinct fit.