Job seekers interested in exploring the diverse career paths available in education can learn more at two job fairs in Santa Barbara County. The events are designed to connect individuals with local schools and districts that are hiring for a variety of positions.
 
The job fairs will take place on the following dates; both events are free to attend.

Thursday, March 6, 4-7 p.m. at South County 
Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) Auditorium, 4400 Cathedral Oaks, Road, Santa Barbara
.
 
Thursday, March 13, 4-7 p.m. at North County 
Santa Maria Public Library (Shepard Hall)
421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria
.

Representatives from school districts countywide will be available to meet with attendees. A credentialing specialist will provide guidance on becoming a credentialed education professional, including careers as a teacher, speech-language pathologist, and school nurse.
 
Representatives from SBCEO’s preschools will offer information about career opportunities in local centers and early childhood education. A specialist will be on hand to help attendees determine their eligibility for subsidized childcare.

Opportunities also extend beyond the classroom with schools looking for professionals in fields such as information technology, accounting, human resources, maintenance, many of which do not require a teaching credential or a college degree.

Attracting the next generation of public school employees is a major priority for school district leaders, including Santa Maria-Bonita School District Superintendent Darren McDuffie.

“The Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD) and our partner school districts in Santa Barbara County are special places to work with excellent, caring employees,” McDuffie said. “Developing a highly effective staff is a key part of our mission at the SMBSD, and we are excited for the opportunity to extend our school district employee family while also helping new employees reach their full potential.

“We are grateful to the Santa Barbara County Education Office for partnering with SMBSD and other local school districts to make these job fairs possible and accessible for our communities,” McDuffie said.

For more, visit www.sbceo.org/job-fairs.

The 2025 Santa Barbara Countywide Education Job Fairs are hosted by the Santa Barbara County Education Office.