KCSOS

10/16/2026

Families are getting into the Halloween spirit at CALM’s Boo at the Zoo this week!👻

From Halloween-themed games with candy and prizes to festive decorations and special treats for the animals, there’s plenty of spooky fun for everyone. Families can also visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy festive train rides!🎃

Boo at the Zoo runs through this Sunday, Oct. 18, so bring the family to CALM and enjoy the Halloween fun.

10/16/2026

We're hiring! Join a team where your work makes an impact. We are currently hiring for the following positions:

26-27 AmeriCorps Mentor (Buttonwillow, Shafter, Lost Hills, & Wasco only)
Account Clerk III
Flex Driver
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Indemnity Claims Examiner- Workers' Compensation (Sacramento, CA)
Instructional Aide V- Interpreter for the Deaf
Interpreter/Translator (English/Spanish)
Maintenance Worker II
Mechanic I
Network Systems Engineer II
Property and Liability Adjuster II
Property and Liability Adjuster II (Fresno/Clovis, CA)
Property and Liability Adjuster II (Sacramento, CA)
Teacher - Special Day Class, Extensive Support Needs
Utility Worker

Apply online at edjoin.org/kcsos.

10/15/2026

STEAM on the Streets is back October 24th 🔬

Check out tons of fun STEAM activities with KCSOS and the STEAM Yard. Get all the details in the full interview on YouTube now! 🥳

10/15/2026

Preparedness starts with practice! 🚨

Today, KCSOS staff participated in the Great California ShakeOut, practicing how to respond when an earthquake strikes. Employees rehearsed evacuating to designated assembly areas, reinforcing the importance of knowing what to do during an emergency.

Earthquake preparedness doesn’t stop at work! Take time to create an emergency plan with your family and learn more about earthquake safety at www.ready.gov.

10/15/2026

On Wednesday, Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (PBVUSD) partnered with KCSOS and community partners for a wellness event at Stine Elementary.

KCSOS Food and Nutrition Services hosted a “Drink Your Veggies” booth, where participants put their taste buds to the test in a blind taste test, guessing ingredients in three premade drinks and discovering fun ways to enjoy more fruits and vegetables. 🍎🥦

The Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network also shared dental health resources and rewarded students for demonstrating proper toothbrushing techniques. 🦷

We’re proud to partner with our community to make health and wellness education interactive, engaging and fun!

10/14/2026

Yesterday, KCSOS staff wore pink to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Day.🩷

By participating, staff helped bring attention to the importance of raising awareness, sharing resources and standing alongside those impacted by breast cancer.

Thank you to everyone who joined in to help raise awareness and show their support for those affected by breast cancer!

10/14/2026

KCSOS celebrated 16 aspiring early childhood educators at the inaugural Early Childhood Education Pathway Excellence Awards, recognizing their resilience, academic and professional achievements.

Through KCSOS’s Early Childhood Education department, the cohort received stipends, academic counseling, and mentorship to achieve career milestones in early childhood education. Program partners include Kern High School District ROC, the Dream Center, and Bakersfield College.

Discover their journey to the classroom in the latest EdConnect feature: bit.ly/4s6C5Ra

10/13/2026

A $10,000 stipend is bringing two aspiring teachers closer to their dreams! Vanessa Perez and Melissa Aguilera, student teachers at Greenfield Union School District are among the first to benefit from California’s new Student Teacher Stipend Program. Learn how Greenfield and California State University, Bakersfield are helping pave the way for future educators in our latest EdConnect feature at https://bit.ly/STSP_Kern.

10/12/2026

Today, students at Valley Oaks Charter School welcomed Darren Redstone, a train engineer at CALM Zoo and author of Choo-Choo See You at CALM Zoo. Inspired by what he sees while driving the train around the zoo, Darren brought his book to life with a reading for students! 🚂

Fellow members of the Central California Children’s Railroad (CCCRR) joined Darren to share the train’s history and its connection to Valley Oaks Charter School, where the train was originally built. Students also had the chance to ask questions, purchase copies of the book and get them signed by Darren.

10/12/2026

❤️ What’s not to LOVE about the Richardson Center?
The Center has a fresh new look following a three-year modernization project! From bright, welcoming classrooms to thoughtfully designed learning spaces, every detail was created with the center’s youngest learners and their unique needs in mind. Take a look at the transformation in our latest EdConnect! 👇️

The C.W. Richardson Child Development Center has a fresh new look following a three-year modernization project. From bright, welcoming classrooms to thoughtfully designed spaces for young learners, every detail was created with the center’s...