Hourly Spanish GED Teacher - Adult Education at Novato Unified School District
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/22/2026
Contact
Jennifer Russell
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
55.87 Per Hour
Add''l Salary Info
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (In-Person)
Length of Work Year
Evenings
Employment Type
Part Time
About the Employer
Novato Unified School District (NUSD) has approximately 800 staff members who, along with the larger school community, are responsible for the education of 7,100 students. We have eight elementary schools (including one dual-language immersion and one TK-8 school), two middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools. NUSD also has an Alternative Education Center housing a continuation school and an independent study student program serving grades 6-12. All schools within Novato Unified offer special education services, along with Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), and special assistance is provided for all English learner students. OUR MISSION: Engage, inspire and empower all students, in a rapidly changing world, to realize their life goals. OUR VISION: NUSD will provide an innovative and personalized learning experience for every student in a caring and supportive environment to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and productive citizens. NUSD will engage parents, teachers, and our community to actively support our students' growth and learning. OUR VALUES: Innovation, Equity, Caring, Inclusion, Collaboration
Job Summary
Job Summary
Novato Unified School District is excited to find an academically bilingual educator with a Spanish background to teach the Adult Education GED program. The ideal applicant would be coming to us with a preliminary or clear California Credential in Multiple Subjects or English, with a BILA/BCLAD credential in Spanish. NUSD welcomes aspiring educators in the process of obtaining appropriate credentialing that would qualify for emergency permits, to apply as well. Novato is a suburb located in north Marin County, with a population of approximately 53,000. We are a close-knit community, with a number of our population being lifelong citizens. Many of our NUSD parents attended Novato schools themselves. Our community is known for its more than 3,600 acres of open space, which include a number of popular hiking and biking trails. Novato Unified''s mission is to engage, inspire and empower all students, in a rapidly changing world, to realize their life goals. Our vision is to provide an innovative and personalized learning experience for every student in a caring and supportive environment to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and productive citizens. We engage parents, teachers and our community to actively support our students'' growth and learning. We currently are home to 15 schools, with enrollment of approximately 7,400 students. Our 800 employees including certificated, classified and administrative staff are at the heart of our district.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation Fluency in Spanish Experience teaching adult learners or working in adult education settings. Strong knowledge of GED content areas and instructional strategies.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation Fluency in Spanish Experience teaching adult learners or working in adult education settings. Strong knowledge of GED content areas and instructional strategies.
Comments and Other Information
New NUSD certificated staff may transfer in up to 15 years'' experience, allowing for placement on Step 16 - teaching experience subject to verification of employment. Novato Unified is only accepting applications on EdJoin. If you are unable to provide any required information at this time, please submit a brief note of explanation in place of the missing documentation and be prepared to provide this information if an offer is extended. Note that your candidacy will be reviewed for attention to instruction, spelling, grammar, and professionalism. Candidates are expected to demonstrate resourcefulness and a basic knowledge of the district and the job for which they are applying. Please include with your application for this position • Letter of Introduction • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current and from supervisors preferred) • Resume (2 page maximum please.) Preferred Qualifications: - Valid California teaching credential or Adult Education credential. - Experience with culturally responsive teaching and trauma-informed practices. - Familiarity with digital tools and platforms used in adult education. A record of TB clearance and cleared fingerprints will be required of the successful candidate during onboarding. Questions about your EDJOIN application submission should be directed to the EDJOIN helpdesk at 888-900-8945. EDJOIN will send confirmation of your application submission. Please do not contact the district office to inquire if your application is complete. If you are uncertain, review your application on EDJOIN. Please do not mail or email applications. Only EDJOIN applications will be accepted. Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted.
Comments and Other Information
New NUSD certificated staff may transfer in up to 15 years'' experience, allowing for placement on Step 16 - teaching experience subject to verification of employment. Novato Unified is only accepting applications on EdJoin. If you are unable to provide any required information at this time, please submit a brief note of explanation in place of the missing documentation and be prepared to provide this information if an offer is extended. Note that your candidacy will be reviewed for attention to instruction, spelling, grammar, and professionalism. Candidates are expected to demonstrate resourcefulness and a basic knowledge of the district and the job for which they are applying. Please include with your application for this position • Letter of Introduction • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current and from supervisors preferred) • Resume (2 page maximum please.) Preferred Qualifications: - Valid California teaching credential or Adult Education credential. - Experience with culturally responsive teaching and trauma-informed practices. - Familiarity with digital tools and platforms used in adult education. A record of TB clearance and cleared fingerprints will be required of the successful candidate during onboarding. Questions about your EDJOIN application submission should be directed to the EDJOIN helpdesk at 888-900-8945. EDJOIN will send confirmation of your application submission. Please do not contact the district office to inquire if your application is complete. If you are uncertain, review your application on EDJOIN. Please do not mail or email applications. Only EDJOIN applications will be accepted. Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted.
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