Job & Volunteer Opportunities

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Job Opportunities

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There are several online job boards that can assist individuals in finding open positions within the field of education. Aspiring teachers should seek positions related to working with youth, especially those within K-12 school settings. Below, we've highlighted some local area websites for you to begin your job search!

Career Center Services

The Career Development Center at Santa Ana College offers many services to assist students in pursuing prospective careers. These services include: career presentations, access to resources on careers and training programs, major-focused workshops, and employment preparation workshops with topics such as writing a resume, interviewing, and using LinkedIn. To learn more about these services, visit the Career Center website. You will find the CAREERLink website which shows verified job postings from Santa Ana College. Please make sure to visit the Career Center if you need support.

EdJoin

EDJOIN is one of the most comprehensive online job boards for education positions within California. For instructions on how to apply, view this EDJOIN Applicant User Guide. This one-stop website can be used to view and apply for all types of positions within school districts across the state - from Classified roles to Certificated positions once you earn a credential!

Santa Ana Unified School District

Garden Grove Unified School District

Teacher Assistants, Aides, and Paraprofessionals in Orange County

Extended School Programs

To meet the needs of many working families, extended school programs provide a safe learning environment for before-school and/or after-school care. Below are some programs in our local area.

Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove

Think Together

Additional Job Opportunities

In addition to jobs available at schools or in extended school programs, we encourage you to seek opportunities in aligned fields. There are many areas where future educators can gain experience working with youth including youth sports programs, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, and more! Below is a collection of job openings that have been referred to us. In addition to these, we advise you to do a thorough search of your own!

More Job Openings

Volunteer Opportunities

The Service Learning Program at Santa Ana College provides opportunities for students to volunteer at various community agencies, including local K-12 schools and non-profit organizations working with youth. Students may choose to volunteer for course curriculum or program requirements, or they may volunteer independently for career exploration. To learn more about these volunteer opportunities and to sign up for an orientation, visit the Service Learning Program website.