CCPA High School Math Teacher

The Cottonwood School•El Dorado Hills, CA

13d•$77,750 - $90,455•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12, focusing on a personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. It is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. The school emphasizes that education is more than academic learning, incorporating social and emotional development alongside a strong academic foundation. The Homestudy Pathway offers monthly activities like field trips and workshops, while the Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway featuring Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity. The Cottonwood School envisions a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential
English Learner (EL) Authorization
Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools)
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Montessori or alternative education setting
Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.