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Full-Time Head Preschool Teacher at Belmont Community Learning Center

$57,188 - $69,512 Annually*
*additional 4% salary increase scheduled in July 2025. 

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to work every day in a well-established preschool?  The City of Belmont is recruiting for a Full-Time Head Teacher who will lead and provide a safe, enriching, and challenging learning environment for children aged 2-5 years old at our licensed preschool program, the Belmont Community Learning Center.  

In this full-time role, you’ll be the lead for our 2–3-year-old classroom, helping our youngest learners grow through play, learning, and exploration. You’ll create a safe and engaging space, support toilet training and diapering, and build meaningful connections with children and families. Depending on program needs, your work hours will be either 7:30 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

What We’re Looking For:

You’re someone who understands:

• Child development milestones, especially for ages 2–5

• Title 22 California Childcare Licensing regulations

• Basic health, hygiene, and first aid practices for preschoolers

What You’ll Do:

• Welcome children and families daily with warmth and professionalism

• Lead planning and hands-on implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and play-based activities

• Support children through toilet training and diapering routines

• Monitor indoor/outdoor play, guiding positive interactions and resolving conflicts

• Conduct student assessments and hold family conferences

• Keep parents in the loop with regular updates and communication

• Attend staff meetings, training, and preschool events

• Help keep your classroom clean, safe, and well-stocked

• Fill in for other classrooms as needed and serve as backup to the Center Director

What You’ll Bring:

Education:

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED required

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units required (24 units preferred)

• 3 units in adult supervision or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire

Experience:

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience working with young children

Training:

• Must have or be able to maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification (renewed every 2 years)

• Preventative Health and Safety Certificate strongly preferred

Requirements:

• All childcare employees must pass City of Belmont background check, which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan and FBI clearance
   
• Must pass a health screening and TB test

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Mechanic.

The City’s Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing all City-owned vehicles and light and heavy equipment; troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle malfunctions; performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.  The Mechanic receives general supervision from the Senior Mechanic.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for Applications – July 20, 2025 at 11:59PM

First Round Interviews – Week of July 28, 2025

Department Interviews - Week of August 4, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change

The responsibilities and duties of the Mechanic may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair mechanical defects in vehicles, light and heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, rollers and related City equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems in vehicle electrical, cooling, brake and steering systems; change and repair tires as needed.
• Inspect, diagnose and maintain batteries, alternators, voltage regulators and electrical engine controls; install new lights, wires, alternators, distributors, relay lights and switches.
• Disassemble engines, transmissions, clutches and other driveline components; perform general overhauling.
• Tune, repair and adjust engines, transmissions, drive shafts, rear-ends and smog components on City vehicles and power driven equipment; lubricate and change oil and filters.
• Replace and/or repair any worn parts in vehicles, trucks, tractors, sweepers, rollers and other mechanical equipment including but not limited to spark plugs, brakes, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, wheel bearings, clutches and exhaust systems.
• Perform welding as required to repair equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of time, work, parts, materials and outside service costs.
• Perform duties while utilizing a variety of hand tools and other equipment including brake tools, drill presses, grinding equipment, welders, cutting torches, lifts and related equipment; operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Estimate cost and time of procedures; prepare invoices.
• Maintain cleanliness in the shop area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

To review the complete job description, visit Mechanic Job Class Specification

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department commenced operations on January 13, 2019. The Fire Department is proud to serve the Cities of Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo as a Joint Powers Authority. The Department collectively has ten engines and two trucks operating out of nine fire stations.  There are 162 full-time employees assigned to one of the following divisions:  Administration, Community Risk Reduction, Training, Emergency Preparedness, Fire Operations and EMS.  The Department serves nearly 164,000 residents daily with a daytime population around 230,000.   Additionally, the department participates in a mutual aid program throughout the county, helping to serve a million people daily. The Department has a healthy collaborative atmosphere and encourages participation at all levels. For more information visit: www.smcfire.org.

Proudly Serving the Communities of

The City of Belmont

Belmont is home to approximately 27,000 residents.  Known for its wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay and stretches of open space, Belmont is a quiet residential community in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich Bay Area. For more information about the City, visit Belmont’s website at:  www.belmont.gov.

The City of Foster City

Foster City is home to approximately 33,000 residents and a wide array of industry, including some of the bay area’s elite businesses. Conveniently located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, Foster City prides itself on its well-planned neighborhoods, shopping centers, and a supreme quality of life. Foster City’s temperate climate, diverse cultural attractions, beautiful parks, excellent school district and unique waterfront setting offer a quality of life that is unsurpassed. For additional information about the City, visit Foster City’s website at: www.fostercity.org.

The City of San Mateo

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and has a recent major development that adds 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and approximately 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  For additional information about the City, visit San Mateo’s website at: www.cityofsanmateo.org.

The City of Belmont’s Public Works Department is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer to join their highly motivated team!

We're looking for a personable and approachable leader that can mentor and support team growth, is a skilled communicator that can motivate those around them, has private and public sector experience, project management skills, experience leading large development project, and a strong background with capital improvement programs.

Key Projects

• Alameda De las Pulgas Corridor Improvements Project
• Twin Pines Park Stormwater Detention Basin Project
• Ralston Avenue Corridor Phase 4
• Belmont Village Bicycle Improvements
• Transportation Master Plan
• Small Cell Wireless Agreement

Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications – February 28, 2025

First Round Interviews - Week of March 7, 2025

Department Interviews - Week of March 14, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change

 

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for an Assistant Civil Engineer position.

 Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications - May 5, 2025

First Round Interviews - Week of May 19, 2025

Department Interviews - Week of May 26, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change

The Assistant Civil Engineer is an entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the Civil Engineer series. Incumbents perform less complex office and field engineering work and assignments are generally routine or closely related within a framework of established procedures. The Assistant Civil Engineer receives general supervision from higher level professional engineers and may exercise technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff. The Assistant Civil Engineer position does not require registration as a civil engineer or professional engineer.  This position will have a focus in development review but will also participate in Capital Project delivery.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of engineering duties in support of capital improvement projects including road construction, storm drains, sewers, traffic systems and related construction projects.
• Perform design and engineering studies for capital improvement projects, including the preparation of project plans, research project design requirements, drawing specifications, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Preparation of Request for Proposals, including scope of work for a variety of engineering projects and studies. Management of engineering consultant procurement process and oversight of engineering consultants.
• Manage advertisement and award of construction projects including the review of contract bids and proposals; management of construction contracts including participating in the review of contractor work activities; ensures contract compliance with contractual obligations, prepares and reviews change orders and manages contract close out and acceptance.
• Coordinate projects and assignments with businesses, utilities, special districts, and other City departments. Respond to complaints and assists in solving problems related to City projects and policies; provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants, and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and costs.
• Conduct or oversee field inspections or investigation of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; provides resolutions to construction problems; conduct or oversee survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Performs private development plan review.
• Perform a variety of engineering complex calculations and computation; prepare project cost analyses; prepare estimates of time and materials costs.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Prepare applications for state and federal grants.
• Review and provide plan check comments for private development applications and building, grading, and encroachment permits in accordance with City codes, ordinances, and policies. Review of required studies and coordinates with consultants to provide peer review of special studies.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Maintain a variety of public works department and engineering division program and project files and records.

The City of Belmont is looking for an experienced accounting professional for the position of Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance Department’s accounting function. Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Accounting Manager administers the accounting function of the Finance Department by performing, reviewing, and analyzing complex technical accounting and financial management work for the City and its related joint powers agencies; participates in the development of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; and oversees, maintains, and reports on financial records. Responsibilities may include direct supervision of major function containing professional, technical, and clerical positions.

Recruitment Timeline

First Review of Applications - April 28, 2025

First Round Interviews - Week of May 5, 2025

Department Interviews - Week of May 12, 2025

*Dates may be subject to change

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you light up when you see a child learn something new? We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Part-Time Preschool Teacher to join our  team! You'll work with children ages 2 to 5, helping them grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively through play, exploration, and hands-on activities. Whether it’s circle time songs, or messy art projects — your days will be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful moments.

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine joy for working with young children

• Patience, creativity, and a nurturing spirit

• Previous experience in a preschool or childcare setting is a plus

• Availability for part-time hours (flexible scheduling)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly work environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• A chance to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child’s development

Available Schedules*: 

• Monday-Friday

• • AM Shift: 8:30am-12:30pm

• • PM Shift: 2:00-6:00pm

• On-Call/Substitute

*More hours may become available on a as needed basis, but not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year

If you are an energetic candidate, who has proven abilities to engage the youth and teen population and want to make a positive difference in their lives, this is the position for you!

As a Recreation Specialist I (Youth & Teen Services), you will: assist with the development and implementation of programs, activities and events; provide mentoring and guidance; marketing outreach efforts, oversee the” Hideout” (Middle School Homework/After School Center) ; assist with homework, and track daily participation numbers.

Join the Belmont Police Department Team

A career you can be proud of... make a difference!

Police Officer Recruit - $84,161 annually
 

We are a Department located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula and adjacent to the Silicon Valley.  Our diverse team pride's themselves on making a difference in the community and continuing the Department's long standing "Tradition of Service"

The Department offers several internal assignment opportunities including:

Detective, SWAT, K-9, Field Training Officer, Traffic/Motorcycle Officer, School Resource Officer, Hostage Negotiation Unit, Firearms Instructor, Honor Guard, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Evidence Technician

The City of Belmont is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants with a disability who may require special accommodation in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources immediately,  lkirby@belmont.gov or (650) 595-7452

Special Assignment Pay

Members of our team are eligible for specialized assignments with compensation incentives:

Detective/School Resource Officer - Additional 2.5% of base salary

Motorcycle - Additional 2.5% of base salary 

Field Training Officer - Additional 2% of base salary

Bilingual Pay - up to $150 per month

K-9 Handler - Additional seven hours of additional pay at 1.5 rate and seven of overtime each pay period

Information Technology Super User - Additional 5% of base salary

We are a Department located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula and adjacent to the Silicon Valley.  Our diverse team pride's themselves on making a difference in the community and continuing the Department's long standing "Tradition of Service"

The Department offers several internal assignment opportunities including:

Detective, SWAT, K-9, Field Training Officer, Traffic/Motorcycle Officer, School Resource Officer, Hostage Negotiation Unit, Firearms Instructor, Honor Guard, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Evidence Technician

The City of Belmont is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants with a disability who may require special accommodation in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources immediately, lkirby@belmont.gov or (650) 595-7452