Homeschool Teacher (HST) Pool 25/26 SY at The Cottonwood School Share on X      Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 4/9/2025 Contact Melissa Calles
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$64,000 - $81,945 Annually Length of Work Year 190 Employment Type Full Time 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, the Homeschool Teacher is responsible for the education of assigned TK-12th grade students and will create an individualized and flexible program favorable for learning and personal growth. In addition, the Homeschool Teacher will support instruction based on the California Common Core State Standards and will address student needs for academic intervention and enrichment. The Homeschool Teacher will also work with the student’s parents to provide guidance, resources, and strategies to ensure optimal learning and positive social/emotional development. This position is eligible to serve additional students for the Additional Student Stipend up to the maximum student caseload below. Additional students over the maximum student caseload must be approved by the Executive Director.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills: - Knowledge of various learning modalities and educational philosophies. - Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all students. - Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and educational programs. - Professional oral and written communication skills in English, including academic report writing. - Proficiency in operating standard office equipment including a variety of software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google (docs, sheets, forms, drives), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom,Google Chat, etc.). - Ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints, and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. -Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability. -Must be able to maintain accurate records. - Must live in the Northern California, Sacramento area and be able to commute to El Dorado Hills. Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: - Valid California teaching credential - Multiple Subject Credential preferred - English Learner Authorization - Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university - Valid California Driver's License - To serve TK students, educators must meet the requirements in the TCS Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten policy.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills: - Knowledge of various learning modalities and educational philosophies. - Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all students. - Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and educational programs. - Professional oral and written communication skills in English, including academic report writing. - Proficiency in operating standard office equipment including a variety of software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google (docs, sheets, forms, drives), and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom,Google Chat, etc.). - Ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints, and be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. -Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability. -Must be able to maintain accurate records. - Must live in the Northern California, Sacramento area and be able to commute to El Dorado Hills. Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: - Valid California teaching credential - Multiple Subject Credential preferred - English Learner Authorization - Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university - Valid California Driver's License - To serve TK students, educators must meet the requirements in the TCS Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten policy.

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