Temporary 2025-2026 Kindergarten Teacher at Novato Unified School District
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 7,400 students. We have eight elementary schools, including one dual-language immersion, 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 K-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 a Kindergarten Teacher, this position is temporary for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal applicants would be coming to us with a preliminary or clear California Credential in Multiple Subjects with an authorization to teach English Learners. NUSD welcomes aspiring educators in the process of obtaining appropriate credentialing that would qualify for emergency permits. 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 includes 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential English Learners Authorization Official Transcripts
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential English Learners Authorization Official Transcripts
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.
Educators who have a BILA or BCLAD at NUSD will receive an annual stipend of $1,000.
Novato Unified is only accepting applications on EdJoin.
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.)
• Credential Copy (Please attach detailed copy from CTC website.)
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.
Educators who have a BILA or BCLAD at NUSD will receive an annual stipend of $1,000.
Novato Unified is only accepting applications on EdJoin.
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.)
• Credential Copy (Please attach detailed copy from CTC website.)
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.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/18/2025
Contact
Julia Hartnett
(415) 493-4248
(415) 493-4248
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$60,953.00 - $110,389.00 Annually
$60,953.00 - $110,389.00 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Up to 15 years' experience can be transferred, with maximum placement at Step 16
Length of Work Year
2025-2026
Employment Type
Full Time