20 Best jobs in Santa Cruz, CA (Hiring Now!)

ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Ben Lomond, CA
Must provide valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of employment.
$22.22 - $24.35 an hour
Receptionist/ Front Desk
Santa Cruz Motorsports, Inc. —Santa Cruz, CA
Maintain accurate customer records and process payments. Greet customers and assist with inquiries in person and over the phone. No working weekend or nights.
$18 - $20 an hour
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7h
Customer / Guest Service Representative - Starting at $19.00 per hour in Aptos
Thorntons LLC —Aptos, CA
Adhere to all city, county, state, and other applicable laws and regulations as it relates to restricted sales such as alcohol, tobacco, and lottery.
From $19 an hour
8d
Chiropractor Santa Cruz, CA
HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS —Santa Cruz, CA
Active Chiropractic license in CA with x-ray certification. We offer competitive compensation, supportive and great work environment in a state-of-the-art…
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Showroom Customer Service Representative
Advanced Blind and Shade —Soquel, CA
The job would be to work in our main store addressing customer walk-ins and answering phones as well as maintaining a clean showroom and organizing files in our…
$20 an hour
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6h
Cradle to Career Community Organizer
United Way of Santa Cruz County —Capitola, CA
Experience with community organizing, facilitation, adult education, advocacy, immigrant rights, public health, social work, and/or a related field.
From $60,782 a year
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9d
Family Law Attorney
Marble —Santa Cruz, CA
A licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar. Help with work-related expenses like travel, transportation, filing fees, etc.
$155,000 - $190,016 a year
Class B Hazmat Driver Local routes
Mountain Service Company —Felton, CA
Clean California Class B license. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb up and down hills and stairs.
$28 - $32 an hour
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Boutique Sales Associate
Pacific Trading Co. —Santa Cruz, CA
Visual merchandising and stockroom experience a plus. Minimum 1 year retail customer service. Fashion, styling, and clienteling experience preferred.
$17 - $20 an hour
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Technician for SoftWave Machine
MCCOLLUM FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC —Capitola, CA
We are seeking to fill a part -to full-time position for an individual to train and be a technician with our cutting edge technology, SoftWave / TRT (Tissue…
From $27 an hour
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Customer Service Representative
Dakota Ultrasonics Corp. —Scotts Valley, CA
Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently. Excellent phone etiquette and active listening skills. Assist customers with orders and repairs.
$28 - $30 an hour
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9d
Bartender/Server
The Point Kitchen and Bar —Santa Cruz, CA
Must be available AM and PM, Weekdays and Weekends. Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred).
$16.50 - $20.00 an hour
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21h
Restorative Justice Specialist
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County —Santa Cruz, CA
Must have a valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation. Works with clients post release to assess needs for successful reentry back into the…
$21.51 - $25.55 an hour
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Retail Team Member - Pet Supply Store
The Wishbone Pet Company —Santa Cruz, CA
Quickly and accurately complete transactions on a point of sale system. Must be available to work through the summer. Must be available Tuesdays and weekends.
$17.50 - $18.50 an hour
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2d
Field Service/Installation Technician
First Alarm —Santa Cruz, CA
Company provided vehicle and gas card, cell phone, laptop and all power tools. Possess electro-mechanical aptitude + intrusion/fire/security systems engineering…
$25 - $50 an hour
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Medical Equipment Delivery Technician
Horizon Oxygen & Medical Equipment —Watsonville, CA
Must have 5 years of driving experience. Valid California Driver's License with clean driving record. A clear career path is provided with job progression from…
From $19 an hour
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Park Host
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk —Santa Cruz, CA
Answer guest questions and provides consistent, friendly and helpful service to guests. Greet every Guest and answer Guest's questions and provide consistent,…
From $16 an hour
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7d
School Psychologist
Kirby School —Santa Cruz, CA
The School Psychologist monitors the completion of external evaluations, occasionally performs in-school evaluations, creates and communicates accommodations…
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
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3d
Sales & Marketing Assistant/Community Liaison
Visit Santa Cruz County —Santa Cruz, CA
Position requires a California driver’s license, a good driving record, and a registered and insured vehicle. A priority for this position will involve database…
$26 - $28 an hour
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Assisted Living Director
MERRILL GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING —Santa Cruz, CA
Current L.P.N./L.V.N. or R.N. licensure as specified by state agency. Demonstrated ability in budgeting and cost control. Highly Competitive pay and benefits!
$115,000 - $125,000 a year
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ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)

Community Bridges - Ben Lomond, CA

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Job Details

$22.22 - $24.35 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
Childcare
CPR Certification
React
English
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
Math
Toddler care
Child Development Permit
2 years
Child Development Associate Certification

Full Job Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:*
Under supervision by the site supervisor, the associate teacher assists the site supervisor in providing a quality, developmentally appropriate program for children. The associate teacher oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The health and safety of children is the #1 priority. Reads and adheres to Safety Practices and Protocols to ensure safety of children.
Plans and implements curriculum projects and activities with team members with a special focus on a primary group of children.
Ensures a developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment that meets the needs and expressed interest of the children in language development, early literacy, creative expression, pre-math skills, social/emotional development, positive conflict resolution and independent thinking.
Supports and upholds NAEYC Accreditation criteria; participates in annual self-study.
Oversees, creates and maintains age-appropriate indoor/outdoor environment.
Provides leadership in assigned classroom to include training, modeling, coaching and mentoring of Associate Teachers, subs and volunteers.
Assists in the planning and implementation of Parent/Teacher & Parent Council meetings and attends and participates in parent meetings.
Complies with State mandates of Desired Result for Families and Children mandates as follows:
Conducts regular written observations of children in the primary care group to assess their strengths and needs and to document their developmental growth.
Completes written observations on primary care group and links those observations to the 42 Measures.
Completes Developmental Profile-r and Written Goals for every primary care child within 60 days of enrollment and every six months thereafter.
Uses the Developmental Profile and Child Summary Sheet for Parent Conferences to share information and establish goals for child with parent.
Uses the Developmental Profile-r and written goals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities linked to goals of each individual child as well as the developmental needs and expressed interest of the group.

Completes annual program evaluation using Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) with classroom group.
Participates in annual staff satisfaction survey.
Assists with meals and snacks to include the setup, serving and cleanup of meals following Child Care Food Program State guidelines.
Keeps detailed and accurate records of food purchased and consumed at all Centers in compliance with the Child Care Food Program
Assists with indoor/outdoor set-up and clean-up and opening / closing of center.
Supports fundraising efforts for the Division.
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
Complies with all policies and practices as detailed in agency Personnel Policies.
Observes safety and health standards as detailed in Employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program handbook.
Remains knowledgeable about current Center Emergency and Disaster plans and know your specific responsibilities. Conduct monthly safety drills in assigned classroom.
Knows location of, and how to use emergency shut-off for water, electricity and gas.
Practices fire, earthquake and emergency evacuation drills monthly with class group.
In accordance with the Community Bridges Customer Service Plan, provides excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and the public.
Develops and maintains positive community relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with parents, staff and volunteers at the Center, including persons from different racial, cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles.
Performs related duties as assigned.

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Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency._

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We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates* consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.
UNION:
The Associate Teacher position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.
OTHER JOB DETAILS:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is eligible a $.40/$.10hr bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
Employees are expected to transfer to another Center or adjust their assigned shift if needed in an urgent situation.
Hours are typically between 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, but occasional evening and weekend hours are required for staff meetings, parent/teacher nights, and staff training.
Attendance at required meetings is mandatory and is a condition of employment.
On-site attendance is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:

Methods, philosophy and techniques of early childhood education; and
Report preparation and record keeping.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children and/or infants;
Work effectively and respectfully in collaboration with coworkers as part of the team;
Use a supportive approach to manage children, especially when dealing with children with physical limitations, developmental or learning delays and emotional challenges;
Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s undesirable behavior such as hitting, kicking, throwing things, spitting or name calling, etc.; and
React quickly and properly to keep children safe in all circumstances including emergencies.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Within six months of hire, must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The minimum requirements to obtain an Associate Teacher permit are as follows:
Must have 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including core courses in Curriculum, Child Family & Community, and Child Growth Development.
Must have at least 50 days of experience in paid or unpaid work in a child care setting in the previous 2 years.

Must maintain an active permit once obtained, which requires completion of a minimum of 105 hours of professional growth every five years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, and turn body quickly and get up and down from ground level frequently throughout the day.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide transcripts of college courses prior to beginning employment.
Must be fingerprinted, complete a Child Abuse Index Check form, and be criminally cleared prior to beginning employment.
Must provide proof of current immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles prior to beginning employment.
Must undergo Health Screening and TB test within 7 days of employment.
Must provide valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of employment.
Must sign a Mandated Reporter agreement, which mandates employee to report suspected child abuse.
Teachers working in infant rooms must have knowledge of PITC and RIE philosophies pertaining to infant care.
Proficiency in English is required, fluent bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish is preferred.

Pay: $22.22 - $24.35 per hour

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jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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