How to hire a ged teacher

How to hire a ged teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ged teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a ged teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ged teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the ged teacher you need to hire. Certain ged teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect ged teacher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents ged teacher salaries for various positions.

   Type of GED Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   GED Teacher	Adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers instruct adults in basic skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school equivalent diploma.	$18-34
   English Language Arts Teacher	English language teachers are in charge of establishing a classroom setting that advance in each student the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. They assist in the development and recognition of fine literature of all types, inspire students to read extensively for information and recreation, and develop guidelines for analytical judgment of written and oral communication... Show more	$17-29
   Math And Science Teacher	Math and Science Teachers are responsible for imparting knowledge and developing a student's skills in mathematics and science. Their duties include creating lessons, producing learning materials, sourcing supplies, and grading examinations and quizzes... Show more	$17-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Math
   • Mathematics
   • Social Studies
   • Language Arts
   • Curriculum Frameworks
   • General Education
   • ABE
   • Literature
   • Reading Comprehension
   • GED Test
   • Learning Styles
   • Classroom Environment
   • Student Achievement

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Prepare and instruct students in all contents math, science, social studies, and English to pass their GED exam.
   • Evaluate each student's levels and develop IEP's.
   • Instruct in the areas of writing, reading, and mathematics.
   • Use these techniques and theories to teach history, science, writing, reading, math, languages and other courses.
   • Create low-anxiety opportunities to practice English language literacy and academic vocabulary for students learning English as a second language.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ged teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A ged teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, ged teachers' average salary in georgia is 56% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ged teachers earn 45% less than senior-level ged teachers.
   • Certifications. A ged teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a ged teacher's salary.

   Average ged teacher salary

   $53,162yearly

   $25.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ged teacher salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

4. Writing a ged teacher job description

   A ged teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a ged teacher job description:

   Ged teacher job description example

   YCA GED Teachers instruct cadets of the Youth Challenge Academy in the GED preparation curriculum. Prepares lesson plans, develops individual instruction plans, tutors students as needed, and communicates effectively with students and parents. Informs other Academy staff of the progress of each assigned student. Participates in extracurricular activities as needed (such as a weeklong camping trip each class cycle).
   
   Note: The selected candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed, which may include evenings and weekends. Applicant is required to maintain a valid driver's license.
   
   Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, also possess any combination of the following:
   1. Bachelor's degree with a major in Education.
   
   2. Previous professional-level experience as a teacher or adult education instructor.
   
   3. Georgia Teacher certification or two years of teaching experience in an educational and/or vocational setting.
   
   4. Job experience working with "at-risk" youth.
   
   * All applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide a copy of their college transcripts*.
   
   Additional Information:
   
   The purpose of the Georgia Youth Challenge Program (GaYCP) is to provide education, leadership, character development, and life-coping skills to Georgia's youth so they may become successful members of society. The voluntary program targets 16-18 year old youth who are at-risk of not completing high school. The GaYCP seeks to provide a new environment for youth so that they can focus on completing their academic goals while also enhancing their personal strengths and resiliency.
   
   The GaYCP mirrors a U.S. Army basic training environment. The military structure of the program provides a structured environment and teaches discipline, self-control, and motivation. In addition, the program develops the whole person by focusing on 8 core components that supports each cadet's personal development: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health and hygiene, physical fitness, and service to community.
   
   All GaYCP staff serve as mentors and role models for the cadets, demonstrating what "right looks like." Academy staff work together to provide the structure, academic, social-emotional, and supervisory support needed by cadets during the 22-week residential phase.
   
   During the 12-month Post-Residential Phase, most GaYCP graduates continue their post-secondary school education, vocational-technical training, full-time employment, military enlistment, or some combination of these. With academies at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia's Youth Challenge Program has graduated over 17,000 cadets since the program's inception in 1993.
   
   GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees
   
   Paid Leave
   
   Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
   
   Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
   
   Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia
   
   Retirement
   
   * 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
   * ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
   * Optional 457 Retirement Plans
   
   Available Elective Insurance
   
   * Medical
   * Dental
   * Vision
   * Legal
   * Critical Illness
   * Short and Long-Term Disability
   * Accidental Death and Dismemberment
   * Life & Dependent Life Insurance
   
   Tax Deferred Spending Accounts
   
   * Healthcare
   * Childcare
   
   Education
   
   * The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.
   
   Other:
   
   The GADOD allows state employees a maximum of one hour per workday of official time may be used as physical fitness training onsite, dependent upon business needs.
   
   The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post-employment federal background investigation.
   
   "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE"
   
   Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
   
   Unclassified position #00151312.
   
   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR recognized certification in the area of vocational assignment. Note: Positions may require area specific certifications.
   
   Additional Information
   
   * Number of Openings: 1
   * Advertised Salary: $45,000
   * Shift: Day Job
   * Posting End Date: Apr 6, 2022

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5. Post your job

   To find ged teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any ged teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level ged teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find ged teacher candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit ged teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ged teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the ged teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new ged teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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