Kidango
Provides preschool and early learning services
Associate Teacher - Infant/Toddler
About the job
- A minimum Associate Teacher Permit or higher credential.
- Three Early Childhood Education units in Infant Toddler Development.
- Bi-literacy in Spanish is required; Mandarin or Vietnamese is preferred.
- Required CPR and First Aid Training Certification.
- Sixteen hours of health and safety training, including one hour of nutrition training.
- Must be a mandated abuse reporter.
- Must pass a health screening and tuberculosis test.
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds may be needed during some job duties.
- Ability to use hands for computer work and answering phone calls.
- Assist the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director and assume responsibility for the general supervision, development, and education of children and for partnering with families.
- Serve as a language model in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin during working hours, as assigned by program design.
- Develop and implement lesson plans to execute current program goals.
- Use classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age-appropriate development, interests, and the special needs of children.
- Develop and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start, Title 5, and Title 22 regulations.
- Implement rules and practices that support positive child redirection.
- Conduct regular parent communication, including parent conferences and chatters.
- Conduct the ASQ and ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohorts.
- Work on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to a cohort and update it with the family.
- Maintain an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents, and program volunteers.
- Implement inclusive practices to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs.
- Ensure personalized special services are provided to children with special needs, including feeding, toileting assistance and diapering, and use of specialized equipment.
- Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings.
- Assist other centers when requested.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Supervision of teaching assistants and volunteers.
- Knowledge of federal Head Start policies and procedures.
- Mandarin or Vietnamese bi-literacy.
About the company
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
- Kidango’s Toyon Early Learning Center opened June 2026, adding 150 seats in San Jose.
- California’s 2026-2027 budget preserved early education funding and included a 2.41% COLA.
- Kidango remains over 500 staff strong, signaling continued operating scale despite layoffs.
What critics are saying
- Kidango filed 2026 WARN notices cutting 71 workers across Fremont, Hayward, and San Jose.
- Federal child care funding freezes hit Kidango directly; Scott Moore warned of devastating effects in January 2026.
- Kidango’s public funding dependence makes Sacramento budget shifts an existential revenue risk.
What makes Kidango unique
- Kidango serves 4,000 children daily across 54 Bay Area centers, unusually scaled for nonprofits.
- Kidango opened San Jose’s first multilingual early learning campus with Berryessa USD and libraries.
- Kidango’s wraparound model targets low-income families, blending preschool, childcare, and family support.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours