JOIN OUR TEAM
Join our small and powerful team of education professionals inspiring young people as innovators and leaders of a just and sustainable future. We are accepting applications for all academic disciplines and substitute teachers on a rolling basis.
JOB OPENINGS
ANTICIPATED (2026-27)
We are accepting applications for all subject areas for both our middle and high school! You can find our job postings and submit an application on the OLAS website.
Want to join our staff/faculty? Please click here to express your interest.
Please reach out to careers@newrootsschool.org with any questions.
PERKS OF TEACHING AT NEW ROOTS
- Small class size creates more chances to connect with students
- 80-minute periods allow time for regular fieldwork and project-based learning
- 80-minute prep period every day
- New York State Retirement System and union benefits for all full-time teachers
- Opportunity to teach elective classes in your area of interest
- Free Farm-to-School lunches made fresh daily
- Supportive and kind staff
PERKS OF TEACHING AT NEW ROOTS
- Small class size creates more chances to connect with students
- 80-minute periods allow time for regular fieldwork and project-based learning
- 80-minute prep period every day
- New York State Retirement System and union benefits for all full-time teachers
- Opportunity to teach elective classes in your area of interest
- Free Farm-to-School lunches made fresh daily
- Supportive and kind staff
STAFF & FACULTY TESTIMONIALS
“One of the many benefits of teaching here is our great principal. Tina is very understanding.”
– Aaron Snow (High School Math Teacher & Farm Manager)
“The New Roots team is a warm, welcoming, and innovative community of educators that make every day of work meaningful and enjoyable.”
– Alissa Settembrino (Spanish & Music Teacher)
“I love that the curriculum, the schedule, and the teaching methods align with research-backed neuroscience about how best to support adolescents in learning and becoming adults. I appreciate that the students come because they have the courage to question and to explore other options for their education.”
– David Streib (Academic Dean)