Full-Time
Associate Teacher
Infant/Toddler, Floater
Kidango
201-500 employees
Provides preschool and early learning services
Compensation Overview
$34.63/hr
East Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- An unexpired Associate Teacher Permit from the Department of Education is required.
- Three or six Infant/Toddler units are required to be an Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher.
- Immunization records must comply with Senate Bill 792, including immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza.
- CPR and First Aid Training Certification are required.
- Sixteen hours of health and safety training, including one hour of nutrition training, are required.
- The employee must be a mandated abuse reporter.
- The employee must pass a health screening and TB test.
- The employee must pass background fingerprint clearance.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- The employee must be at least 18 years old.
- The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds when needed during job duties.
- The employee must use their hands for computer work, answering phone calls, and related tasks.
- The Associate Teacher assists the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director and assumes responsibility for the general supervision, development, and education of children.
- Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing the daily program.
- Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment and preparing needed materials and supplies.
- Perform primary caregiving responsibilities.
- Carry out the Desired Results Process.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Maintain regular parent communication, including parent conferences and chatters.
- Supervise Teacher Aides, Substitute Teachers, and Volunteers as requested.
- Assume responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director.
- Assume general responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
- Prepare written reports as directed.
- Attend meetings as requested.
- Participate in activities that further professional growth.
- Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and employees.
- Work as a member of the agency team by promoting the organization's mission and philosophy.
- Greet children, parents, staff, and guests as needed.
- Assist other centers when requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Master Teacher or Center Director.
- One year of prior experience working with young children is preferred.
Kidango operates preschools and early learning centers in five California counties, serving more than 4,000 children with a focus on education and health supports for all families. Its centers offer age-appropriate curricula, meals, health screenings, and family engagement activities in a nonprofit model that helps subsidize costs and reach more children. Unlike for-profit providers, Kidango emphasizes universal access and equity by delivering education and health services at scale. The goal is to give every child equal opportunities for kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love of learning.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fremont, California
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Governor Newsom's January 2026 budget proposed a 2.41% COLA for child care.
- East Palo Alto's largest infant-toddler center opens in 2026, adding nearly 200 seats.
- San Jose families gained Toyon's multilingual program, library partnership, and enrollment pipeline.
What critics are saying
- Kidango settled a $1.99 million wage-and-hour class action in August 2026.
- WARN filings cut 73 California jobs effective July 1, 2026, signaling pressure.
- Heavy government funding exposes Kidango to budget freezes and reimbursement shocks in 2026.
What makes Kidango unique
- Bay Area's largest childcare provider, serving 4,000+ children daily across 50+ centers.
- Toyon opened June 2026 as San Jose's first multilingual early learning campus.
- Kidango paid all staff at least $29.40 hourly by August 2026.
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