Homeschool Teacher (HST) Pool 26/27 School Year at The Cottonwood School
About the Employer
The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation. Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities. Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity. At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Instruction and with the support of an Instructional Administrator, this position is responsible for the education of assigned TK-12th-grade students and will create an individualized, flexible program that supports learning and personal growth. In addition, this position will support instruction aligned with the California Common Core State Standards and address students' needs for academic intervention and enrichment. This position will also work with the student’s parents to provide guidance, resources, and strategies to ensure optimal learning and positive social/emotional development.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications ? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution ? Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential* ? English Learner (EL) Authorization ? TK (Transitional Kindergarten) Authorization, 24 ECE units, or the ability to participate in TCS’s TK Explorers Experience Program (TK EEP) within their first year of employment, to qualify to teach TK students* ? Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools) *Requirements are applicable to employees who have a hire date of 7/1/26 or after Preferred Qualifications ? Experience in a charter school or independent study environment ? Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction Employment Requirements ? AB 2534 Verification ? Background Clearance ? Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test) ? I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required) ? Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees ? Valid California Driver's License, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle for required work-related travel
Application Requirements: Please upload the following Required Documents in the Upload Additional Files: Copy of Credentials (If applicable) Transcripts (If applicable) 2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years) (1 if Internal applicant)
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications ? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution ? Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential* ? English Learner (EL) Authorization ? TK (Transitional Kindergarten) Authorization, 24 ECE units, or the ability to participate in TCS’s TK Explorers Experience Program (TK EEP) within their first year of employment, to qualify to teach TK students* ? Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools) *Requirements are applicable to employees who have a hire date of 7/1/26 or after Preferred Qualifications ? Experience in a charter school or independent study environment ? Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction Employment Requirements ? AB 2534 Verification ? Background Clearance ? Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test) ? I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required) ? Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees ? Valid California Driver's License, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle for required work-related travel
Application Requirements: Please upload the following Required Documents in the Upload Additional Files: Copy of Credentials (If applicable) Transcripts (If applicable) 2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years) (1 if Internal applicant)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/15/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$77,750 - $90,455 Annually
$77,750 - $90,455 Annually
Length of Work Year
190
Employment Type
Full Time, Part Time, Temporary