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CVA High School Math Teacher at The Cottonwood School Share on X Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/3/2026 Contact Melissa Calles Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $70,000 - $90,455 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 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. Requirements / Qualifications Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Certification/Licensure: Valid California Single Subject Math 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 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) Requirements / Qualifications Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Certification/Licensure: Valid California Single Subject Math 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 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) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS

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