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Child Care Teacher I/II (20767978)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$68,613.00-$91,739.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Human and Social Services
Housing Manager (20748696)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$148,988.00-$201,133.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Housing
Police Chief (20770753)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$234,123.00-$316,067.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Maintenance Worker I (Temporary) (20765851)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$33.25-$40.41 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Other
Equipment Mechanic (20552101)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$41.34-$50.24 Hourly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Communications Dispatcher - Lateral (Per Diem) (19915117)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$68.92-$68.92 Hourly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Police Recruit (20725685)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$48.04 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Academy Graduate ($10,000 Incentive) (20691855)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$135,997.00-$165,306.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Lateral ($40,000 Incentive) (20691888)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$135,997.00-$165,306.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Communications Dispatcher (20688073)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$107,219.00-$130,325.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Supreme Court and Appellate Associate
- Menlo Park, California
- BCG Attorney Search
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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Army Part-Time - 200 Careers, Paid Training, 30 Days PTO
- Menlo Park, California
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Appellate & Supreme Court Associate - Flexible PTO & 401K
- Menlo Park, California
- BCG Attorney Search
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Venture Capital Associate Sourcing, Diligence & Strategy
- Menlo Park, California
- VC Stack
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Executive Support Officer - UNARMED
- Menlo Park, California
- Crisis24
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Menlo Park, California
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government

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Child Care Teacher I/II (20767978)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California 94025 United States
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
- Sep 02, 2026
- $68,613.00-$91,739.00 Annually - Full Time
CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA

Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year. Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co. City government Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities. City Council The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.
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- $68,613.00-$91,739.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Sep 02, 2026
Job Description
The City of Menlo Park is a great place to work! We are now accepting applications for Child Care Teacher I-II. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team of early childhood educators. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply now.

Child Care Teachers are hands-on leaders responsible for designing, planning, and implementing high-quality child care programs at our city-operated child care centers. This position requires strong skills in curriculum development, classroom leadership, and program evaluation, as well as the ability to support and respect children and families from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, economic, political, social, and religious backgrounds.

The City of Menlo Park operates two licensed child care centers:

Menlo Children’s Center (serving children ages 18 months to 5 years)
Belle Haven Child Development Center (state-subsidized, serving children ages 3 to 5)

We currently have full-time vacancies at both locations and are seeking passionate educators to join our team. These positions offer meaningful and rewarding work, a competitive benefits package, and advancement opportunities for skilled professionals who are committed to continuous improvement and educational excellence.

In addition to the currently available opportunities, this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for Child Care Teacher I-II to fill potential future openings in our child care programs. Teachers may be assigned to various age groups and program sites based on operational needs. Interested candidates should apply now to be considered for current and future openings in this classification.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Child%20Care%20Teacher%20I-II%20.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess a strong work-ethic and a desire to work with preschool and school-age children on class activities and projects; plans age-appropriate curriculum, learning experiences and activities to develop, physical, language, and social skills; designs activities to enhance the child’s self-esteem and independence.

Essential job Functions

The job functions of a Child Care Teacher include: planning activities for children; supervising, instructing, and interacting with specific age groups; working within a teaching team to create a play-based environment for children; maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the facility. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, including children, up to 30 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

CHILD CARE TEACHER I

Equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus a minimum of twelve (12) units of course work in Early Childhood Education, recreation, physical education, elementary education, or closely related field. Twenty-four (24) units preferred.
An A.A. Degree in early childhood education preferred.
Equivalent of six (6) months’ experience in licensed group child care program or comparable setting or possession of a Children’s Center Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Preparation and Licensing, or equivalent experience to provide the required knowledge and abilities.

CHILD CARE TEACHER II

Sixteen (16) semester units in general education.
Twenty-four (24) units of Early Childhood Education coursework.
An additional two (2) units of adult supervision coursework.
One (1) year of instructional work in a child care and development program.

Licenses and Certifications

CHILD CARE TEACHER I

Possession of a valid California driver's license; and a satisfactory driving record, if assigned to the after school program (children in kindergarten - fifth grade).
Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines.

CHILD CARE TEACHER II

Certification as Master Teacher or above.
Possession of valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Must maintain and renew certification per the American Red Cross guidelines.

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:

Health Insurance: City contribution up to $3,039 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year
Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance
Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
A City-paid BayPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. This program offers employees unlimited travel for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card, including CalTrain.
A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost

For additional benefit information, visit
www.menlopark.gov
and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

Special Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered.

Child Care Teacher I candidates must attach a copy of their unofficial college transcripts.
Child Care Teacher II candidates must attach a copy of their unofficial college transcripts and Master Teacher Permit.

Note: Your attachment may be multiple pages, but must be uploaded as one document no more than 2MB in size. The requested documents will need to be attached to be qualified for the position.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. If 25 or fewer applications are received, the eligibility list will be established based on application review. If more than 26 applications are received, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Panel examination. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Tentative Oral/Department Panel Examinations are scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026.

An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at
jobs@menlopark.gov
prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, Occuscreen background check, and DOJ/FBI fingerprinting.

Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Closing Date/Time: 9/28/2026 at 11:59pm
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CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA

Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year.

Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.

Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co.

City government

Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.

In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.

The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities.

City Council

The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.
CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
- Menlo Park, California, United States
- https://menlopark.gov/
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