Educator Recruitment Fair 2025
The Santa Cruz COE will be hosting its annual Educator Recruitment Fair from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025. Many local school districts will be in attendance. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes as on-site interviews may occur.
In addition to the district meet-and-greet, San Jose State University (SJSU) and California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) will be present to answer questions about its various credential programs.
What is the Educator Recruitment Fair?
It is an opportunity for individuals seeking classified and teaching positions in education to meet with those who hire classified staff, teachers, and other certificated candidates, including psychologists, counselors, school nurses, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and preschool teachers.
Representatives from school districts will be available for a morning of focused interaction with candidates. This event will be held in person at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
School districts in Santa Cruz County
Each district hires its own teachers. District information is available at www.santacruzcoe.org
Educator Recruitment Fair features:
♦ District HR and administrators to answer your questions about their district’s programs and projected position openings
♦ Credential specialists to answer questions
♦ Representatives from SJSU and CSUMB Credential programs will be in attendance
♦ Interviews may be offered
Tips for success:
♦ Conduct yourself professionally at all times.
♦ Be prepared. Develop a plan of action that gives you confidence and sets you apart from the crowd.
♦ If the wait to talk with a district seems long, move along to another school district. You can always come back later.
♦ Establish eye contact, introduce yourself, and explain why you are interested in speaking with a recruiter.
♦ Be confident. Take an active part in your interview.
Why teach in Santa Cruz County?
♦ Competitive salaries and benefits
♦ High-quality support for induction
♦ Mentor teacher programs
♦ COE initiatives for beginning teacher support
♦ Strong curriculum
♦ Career-long professional development
Santa Cruz County is a great place to live and teach
♦ Innovation – leading-edge computer industries, biotechnology, and marine exploration
♦ Educational opportunities – world-class college and university
♦ Natural beauty – the incomparable Pacific coastline, redwood forests and nearby mountain peaks