Careers
About Our 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.
Why Join Our Team?
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Cottonwood School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. This can include:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life & Disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health care and Dependent care; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Retirement: 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans, with matching contributions available for specific employee classifications.
TCS is a STRS participating employer. Certificated employees are enrolled in the California STRS. - Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave benefits, available for certain classifications and eligible staff.
- Other Perks: Pet insurance and more!
Note: Compensation and benefits may be prorated based on the employee's date of hire.
Open Positions
Thank you for your interest in a position with The Cottonwood School. We are committed to selecting highly qualified staff members. You may view open job positions and complete an application online by visiting our Job Opportunities page. on Paylocity.
Click on a specific job posting to complete the online application.
Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
The Cottonwood School Employees value the five practices
- Model the way
- Inspire a shared vision
- Challenge the process
- Enable others to act
- Encourage the heart
AB 2534 Verification
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534), applicants are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
To submit/request an AB 2534 verification, please email hr-help@Cottonwoodk12.org.
Verification of Employment (VOE)
To request a verification of employment for a current or previous employee of The Cottonwood School, please email hr-help@Cottonwoodk12.