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Practical help with finding and getting a job at a California school.
Campus supervisor and yard duty pay in California, by district (2026–27)
The hourly pay California districts post for campus supervisors, noon duty and yard duty jobs this school year, by county and district, with the hours. Updated daily from job postings.
How to become a paraeducator (instructional aide) in California
What you need to work as a paraeducator or instructional aide in a California school (48 college units, an associate's degree or the district's test), what the test is like, what the job pays and how hiring works.
How to become a substitute teacher in California (2026–27)
The permit you need, what it costs, how long it takes and what districts pay. If you have a bachelor's degree, you no longer need the CBEST.
How to become a TK teacher in California: the credential and the 24-unit rule (2026–27)
What it takes to teach transitional kindergarten in California: a Multiple Subject or PK-3 credential plus 24 early childhood units, a Child Development Permit or comparable experience. What districts ask for in their postings, what TK teachers are paid, and where the jobs are. Updated daily.
How to get alerts for new EDJOIN jobs
Most California school jobs are posted on EDJOIN. Ways to hear about new ones quickly, using EDJOIN's own tools or free email alerts.
Paraeducator and instructional aide pay in California, by district (2026–27)
Hourly pay for paraeducators and instructional aides at California districts and schools this school year, by county and district. Updated daily from job postings.
School bus driver pay in California, by district, and how to get certified (2026–27)
The hourly pay California districts post for school bus drivers this school year, by county and district, plus the license, state certificate and training you need. Updated daily from job postings.
School custodian pay in California, by district (2026–27)
The hourly pay California districts and schools post for custodians this school year, by county and district, with what the job asks for. Updated daily from job postings.
School cafeteria and food service pay in California, by district (2026–27)
The hourly pay California districts post for cafeteria and food service jobs this school year, by county and district, with the hours and what the job asks for. Updated daily from job postings.
"Certificated, classified, open until filled: school job words explained"
What the words on California school job postings mean, including certificated, classified, FTE, range and step, and open until filled.
School jobs that fit your kids' school hours
Yard duty, cafeteria, classroom aide and other California school jobs that fit around school hours and follow the school calendar, with real hours and pay from current job postings.
School jobs that don't need a teaching credential
Aide, office, custodian, cafeteria, bus driver and other school staff jobs you can get without a teaching credential in California, and what they usually ask for.
School office and clerical pay in California, by district (2026–27)
The hourly pay California districts post for school office jobs (clerks, secretaries, attendance and front-office staff) this school year, by county and district. Updated daily from job postings.
Substitute teacher pay in California, by district (2026–27)
The daily rate each California district, charter school and private school posts for substitute teachers this school year, listed by county and updated every day from job postings.
Teacher pay in California, by district (2026–27)
The salary range each California district and charter school posts for teachers this school year, by county and district, with how salary schedules work and what moves you up one. Updated daily from job postings.