The City of San Diego is serving as a bridge to connect job seekers with employers in the fields of child care and early education. Over the next week, the City’s Office of Child and Youth Success, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, will host three job fairs for people interested in a career in child care and early education. Job seekers will have the opportunity to learn about current openings at all levels, discover qualifications and access resources for job preparation, training and career pathways.  

Individuals are encouraged to register and bring a current resume to apply for open positions during the event they attend. The Early Care and Education Job Fairs will be held on the following dates, times and locations:  

·         Wednesday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong St.  

·         Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.  

·         Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon

Mountain View Recreation Center, 641 South Boundary St. 

“Lack of staffing is a major challenge we are seeing in child care across San Diego.” said Tara Ryan, Program Coordinator for the Office of Child and Youth Success. "Many early learning and child care programs are looking for staff at all levels. We are proud to host these job fairs to help combat this issue.” 

Early care and education employers who will be at the job fairs include, but are not limited to, the following organizations: 

·         Neighborhood House Association 

·         Educational Enrichment Systems 

·         Episcopal Community Services 

·         Chicano Federation  

·         MAAC Project  

·         St. Andrew’s by the Sea Preschool 

·         Harmonium  

·         Higher Learning Academy  

·         SAY San Diego  

·         Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy  

·         Skyline Child Development Center  

Organizations who are interested in tabling at the job fairs may contact OCYS@sandiego.gov. For more details, visit the Early Care and Education Job Fairs webpage.