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School jobs in Kern County

Kern County has 225 open school jobs right now, at 35 districts and schools. The biggest groups are substitute jobs (54), aide and paraeducator jobs (50) and teaching jobs (40). 41 jobs were posted in the last 7 days, compared with 47 the week before. Kern County Superintendent of Schools has the most openings (41).

Updated all day from EDJOIN and district job boards.

225
open right now
41
new in the last 7 days (47 the week before)
37%
open until filled, so apply early
84%
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Open jobs by kind

Open jobs in Kern County by kind of job
Kind of jobOpen jobs
Substitute 54
Aide / Para 50
Teacher (K-12) 40
Custodian / Maintenance 23
Counselor / Nurse / Therapist 22
Bus Driver 20
Food Service 15
Coach 13
Principal / Leader 13
Office 11
After-school programs 10
Preschool / TK / Child care 9
Campus supervisor / Safety 9
College / Adult ed 1

A job can count under more than one kind (for example, a substitute custodian).

Who's hiring the most

Open jobs by employer in Kern County
District or schoolOpen jobs
Kern County Superintendent of Schools 41
Rosedale Union School District 19
Delano Union Elementary 17
Tehachapi Unified School District 13
Muroc Joint Unified 12
Edison Elementary School District 12
Mojave Unified School District 11
Lamont Elementary School District 10
Norris Elementary School District 10
Panama-Buena Vista Union Elementary 9

Typical posted pay in Kern County

Typical posted pay by kind of job
Kind of jobTypical lowTypical highPostings
Teacher (K-12)$59,370$107,512 a year32
Preschool / TK / Child care$18.21$22.33 an hour29
Aide / Para$18.12$22.89 an hour233
After-school programs$18.63$22.50 an hour44
Campus supervisor / Safety$17.81$21.50 an hour46
Office$22.27$27.03 an hour43
Custodian / Maintenance$19.38$24.31 an hour64
Food Service$17.58$21.26 an hour53
Bus Driver$21.89$25.22 an hour59
Counselor / Nurse / Therapist$87,691$123,658 a year31
Substitute$19.42$20.00 an hour89

Median of the lowest and highest pay posted in the last 12 months, from postings that list pay. Teacher and counselor figures are yearly salaries; staff jobs are hourly.

Newest jobs

JobPayPostedDeadline
Paraprofessional (Open)
Kern County Superintendent of Schools · Bakersfield
$20.38–$24.02/hr Nov 13 Dec 7
Coord of Special Education
Edison Elementary School District · Bakersfield
$111,222–$132,429/yr Nov 12 Nov 17
Facilities Clerk
Edison Elementary School District · Bakersfield
$21.11–$25.22/hr Nov 12 Nov 22
Substitute Eligibility Pool - Supervision Aide
Lakeside Union School District · Bakersfield
$17.23/hr Nov 12 Until filled
Special Education Aide - Pre-K (Afternoon)
Rosedale Union School District · Bakersfield
$17.64–$27.50/hr Nov 12 Nov 18
Special Education Instructional Aide Mod/Severe; Bailey Elementary
Muroc Joint Unified · North Edwards
$18.65–$21.40/hr Nov 12 Nov 18
Instructional Aide
Rosedale Union School District · Bakersfield
$17.21–$26.84/hr Nov 12 Until filled
Children's Dental Health Network Specialist II (Open & Promotional)
Kern County Superintendent of Schools · Bakersfield
$4,370–$5,277/mo Nov 12 Dec 4
Paraprofessional - Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS) (Open)
Kern County Superintendent of Schools · Bakersfield
$20.38–$24.02/hr Nov 12 Dec 4
Director of Human Resources
Edison Elementary School District · Bakersfield
$112,334–$133,753/yr Nov 10 Nov 16
Inclusion Health Aide
Rosedale Union School District · Bakersfield
$18.07–$28.18/hr Nov 10 Nov 17
Behavior Aide
Taft City Elementary School District · Taft
$19.30–$23.46/hr Nov 10 Nov 23
Special Education Instructional Aide - West Boron Elementary
Muroc Joint Unified · North Edwards
$18.08–$20.68/hr Nov 10 Nov 16
Instructional Aide - Special Education (Mild/Moderate) 6 hours, Karl F. Clemens (2026-2027 school year)
Wasco Union Elementary · Wasco
$18.41–$24.93/hr Nov 10 Nov 17
Yard Duty Supervisor
Richland School District · Shafter
$16.90–$17.57/hr Nov 10 Nov 17
Special Day Class - Autism 2026-27 year Richmond #8274
Sierra Sands Unified · Ridgecrest
$57,541–$93,221/yr Nov 10 Nov 20
Child Development Associate (Open & Promotional)
Kern County Superintendent of Schools · Bakersfield
$3,212–$3,476/mo Nov 10 Dec 3
Substitute Eligibility Pool - Bus Driver
Lakeside Union School District · Bakersfield
$21.96/hr Nov 9 Until filled
Bus Driver/Lead Grounds Worker
Lakeside Union School District · Bakersfield
$22.24–$30.79/hr Nov 9 Nov 22
Food Service Worker I
Rosedale Union School District · Bakersfield
$17.64–$27.50/hr Nov 9 Nov 13
Custodian
Rosedale Union School District · Bakersfield
$18.52–$28.90/hr Nov 9 Nov 13
Instructional Aide
Rosedale Union School District · Bakersfield
$17.21–$26.84/hr Nov 9 Nov 13
Transportation Aide
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$18.12–$23.05/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Special Education Paraprofessional - Golden Hills Elementary
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$18.12–$23.05/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Extended Daycare Aide - Golden Hills Elementary - TEMPORARY
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$16.90–$19.62/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
SCIA Para
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$20.60–$26.85/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Current LESD Substitutes - MIGRANT Winter Academy -Instructional Aide
Lamont Elementary School District · Lamont
$16.90/hr Nov 9 Nov 19
Mod-Severe Para-Educator - Tompkins Elementary
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$20.60–$26.85/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Special Education Paraprofessional (Speech) - District Office
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$18.12–$23.05/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Low Incidence: Intensive Individual Service Aide - ASL
Tehachapi Unified School District · Tehachapi
$21.25–$27.70/hr Nov 9 Nov 17

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Questions about school jobs in Kern County

How many school jobs are open in Kern County?

225 right now, at 35 districts and schools. 41 jobs were posted in the last 7 days, compared with 47 the week before.

Which school districts in Kern County are hiring the most?

Kern County Superintendent of Schools (41 open), Rosedale Union School District (19) and Delano Union Elementary (17).

What do school jobs in Kern County pay?

Typical posted pay: aides and paraeducators $18.12–$22.89 an hour, substitutes $19.42–$20.00 an hour and school custodians $19.38–$24.31 an hour. That's the middle of the pay ranges districts here posted in the last 12 months.

How fast should I apply for school jobs in Kern County?

37% of the open jobs are “open until filled”: the district can stop taking applications as soon as it has enough, so apply within a few days of a posting.

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