About The Cottonwood School
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.
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Director of Homestudy High School, the CVA (Cottonwood Virtual
Academy) High School Teacher serves a hybrid role within CVA High School. In the advisory capacity, this
credentialed teacher manages a caseload of high school students as their primary academic partner,
designing personalized four-year graduation plans, monitoring progress, and supporting students and families
in navigating the CVA HS academy model. In the instructional capacity, this teacher may teach synchronous
live classes, oversee asynchronous flex courses, or both, maintaining consistent pacing, feedback, and grading
across their assigned courses. Together, these responsibilities support CVA High School's blended model of
live instruction, flex-paced coursework, and community-based learning.
*This position is for a Live 9th-grade ELA teacher, asynchronous course support and grading for 9-12, and advisory for academy students.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Vacancies: 1
Direct Supervisor: Associate Director of Homestudy High School
Salary Range: Schedule I-A
Work Calendar: 190
Classification: Certificated
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: On-site (Telecommute Eligible)
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)
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, The Cottonwood School offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that can include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & Disability insurnace, 403(b) and 457(b) plans (with matching available for certain classifications), an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care, Paid Time Off and sick leave benefits (for certain classifications and eligible staff), pet insurance, and more!
*Compensation & benefits may be prorated based on date of hire*
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our school!
Certificated
TCS is a STRS participating employer. Certificated employees are enrolled in the California STRS.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Certification/Licensure: Valid California Single Subject Credential
- Required authorizations: EL Authorization
- Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g.,Zoom, Google Chat)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at an independent study charter school
- Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction
- Experience providing instruction in a synchronous online setting
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