Santa Barbara County Education Office

  • Child Care Substitutes (Lompoc, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez Valley) at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN

  • SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EDUCATION OFFICE
  • Santa Barbara, California United States View Map
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The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Substitute Child Care Assistant with the Early Care and Education department at various sites throughout north county and the Santa Ynez valley. This is a part time, on-call/as needed position. JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct care to infant-to-preschool aged children and assistance at a school site or child care facility. Implements innovative, age and developmentally appropriate, child-centered activities for infant to preschool-aged child care programs that may include parenting education for student parents. While care is custodial in nature, incumbents are required to facilitate developmental activities and parenting instruction. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Completion of 6 semester units (or 9 quarter units) of early childhood education (ECE) curriculum. Applicants who have completed a minimum of 3 semester units (6 quarter units) in ECE and can demonstrate current enrollment in required coursework that will be successfully completed within 6 months of hire may be excepted. Experience: Some paid or volunteer experience working with students in a classroom setting or equivalent environment. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: - Requires a current First Aid and child/infant CPR certificate. May require a valid California driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by law. - Fingerprint verification of eligibility for employment will be required of selected applicant at his/her expense. - Proof of MMR, Tdap, Influenza vaccinations and current TB clearance For more detailed job information, please see the job description on our website: https://sbceo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ChildCareAssistant190725.pdf *We require all applicants to complete an application online utilizing this link: https://info.sbceo.org/fmi/webd/SubstituteCl%20Application?homeurl=https://sbceo.org/hr Simply click on the button that says "Apply Online," fill out a

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Requirements / Qualifications

Have a minimum of 6 semester units of ECE/Child Development. At this time it is waived. Substitute in training, working towards a child development permit: Complete first 3 ECE/CD semester units and receive $200 stipend upon transcript verification Complete an additional 3 ECE/CD semester units and receive an additional $200 stipend upon transcript verification

Live scan at applicant's expense TB clearance at applicant's expense Immunizations verification of Measles (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP)

Requirements / Qualifications

Have a minimum of 6 semester units of ECE/Child Development. At this time it is waived. Substitute in training, working towards a child development permit: Complete first 3 ECE/CD semester units and receive $200 stipend upon transcript verification Complete an additional 3 ECE/CD semester units and receive an additional $200 stipend upon transcript verification

Live scan at applicant's expense TB clearance at applicant's expense Immunizations verification of Measles (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP)

Comments and Other Information

Receive $175 on-boarding stipend when cleared to start.

Comments and Other Information

Receive $175 on-boarding stipend when cleared to start.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-01
Santa Barbara County Education Office

Santa Barbara County Education Office

(805) 964-4711

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides service and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers 200 distinct programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County. Our local partnerships, non-profits, and programs reflect a collective community belief in the value of public education.  

SBCEO is one of 58 county offices in California. County offices support local school districts by providing services that can be delivered more efficiently and economically at the county level. These include implementing new standards, staff development and training programs; fiscal support for districts including payroll; designing business and personnel systems; and performing many other services to meet the changing needs of local school districts. County offices of education also provide a wide range of instructional programs, including special education, early childhood education, career and technical education, programs for youth at risk, and instruction in juvenile detention facilities.   

The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is an intermediate agency between the California State Department of Education and the 20 school districts that are located within the county's boundaries. Our mission is to provide service and leadership for students, educators, school districts, and finance.  

SBCEO student services include Special Education Programs, Child Development and Early Education Programs, Children's Creative Project, Transitional Youth Services, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Migrant Education, Nurses and Psychologists, and Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education.  

Teacher and administrator services include Credential Services, Educational Technology Services, Peer Assistance and Review Program, Professional Development and technical assistance, Teacher Induction Program, teacher support and recognition programs, classified employee recognition programs, and technology training.  

SBCEO special programs include Author-Go-Round, Battle of the Books, Breakfast with the Authors, CATCH, Children and Family Resource Services, Computers for Families, County Spelling Bee, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, Industry-Education Councils, Mock Trial, Partners In Education volunteer coordination program, Public Health/School Nurse Partnership, Retirement counseling for STRS members, Showcase of Innovative Learning, Tobacco Use Prevention Education, THRIVE Guadalupe, and Welcome Every Baby.

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