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Kidango

Provides preschool and early learning services

Early Learning Substitute Aide

Full-Time
$30.29
Entry
Concord, CA, USA+2 moreMore locations: San Jose, CA, USA | East Palo Alto, CA, USA
HybridMust travel to different cities and centers.
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • Immunization records must comply with Senate Bill 792 for measles, pertussis, and influenza immunity.
  • Must have a reliable form of transportation.
  • Must be willing to travel to different cities and centers.
  • Must be flexible with on-call assignments.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed for some job duties.
  • Must be able to use hands for computer work and answering phone calls.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing the daily program.
  • Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment and needed materials and supplies.
  • Help maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Communicate regularly with parents as directed by a supervisor.
  • Work with an Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, or Center Director at all times.
  • Help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the agency.
  • Support volunteers as requested.
  • Attend meetings as requested.
  • Participate in activities that further professional growth.
  • Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and employees.
  • Promote the organization's mission and philosophy as a member of the agency team.
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience working with young children is preferred.

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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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