2025-2026 Elementary Music 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 7,100 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
Requirements / Qualifications
MATERIALS: Letter of Introduction Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation California Single Subject Credential in Music English Learners Authorization Official Transcripts
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.) • 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
MATERIALS: Letter of Introduction Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation California Single Subject Credential in Music English Learners Authorization Official Transcripts
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.) • 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
This position will be split between our Elementary School Sites. This position will also include 5th grade band class.
Comments and Other Information
This position will be split between our Elementary School Sites. This position will also include 5th grade band class.