Assistant Teacher, Building Blocks Care and Education Center; Santa Maria, CA
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Assistant Teacher, Building Blocks Care and Education Center
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Agency: Santa Barbara County Education Office
Position : 2678
Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE, 186 days, 10 months)
Salary: $33,496 - $40,848 annually. Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a MA degree or a $3,000 stipend for a Doctorate. Additional incentives: $2,000 MA stipend (based on full‑time equivalency), professional development, CalSTRS retirement, grants for higher education, 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2025, student loan forgiveness.
About the EmployerThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools, supporting nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job SummaryAssist the Associate Teacher/Site Supervisor in providing direct care to infant‑to‑preschool aged children and support operations at a school site or childcare facility in Early Care and Education.
Responsibilities- Provide direct care and instruction to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and engaging environment.
- Collaborate with the Associate Teacher and site staff to implement curriculum plans.
- Support record keeping, attendance, and health monitoring.
- Possession of a valid Assistant Teacher, Early Care and Education Permit, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Experience and/or training appropriate to fulfill the position requirements; infant/toddler/preschool training and experience preferred.
- Availability for 186 days, 8‑hour days in Santa Maria, CA.
- Application must include a résumé, letters of recommendation, and college/university transcripts.
- Health & Welfare Benefits
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