• Tandem is an app that provides work opportunities for child care workers looking for flexible, daily pay jobs in local daycares, preschools and child care programs.

    Child care workers are able to view and request shifts that fit their schedule and preferences.

    1. Start your sign up here.

    2. Download and login to the app.

    3. Build your profile by adding past experiences, qualifications and job preferences.

    4. Complete the required steps through your app to become credentialed (we help cover the cost!).

    5. Request the child care center shifts that interest you! We have jobs ranging from short-term substitute roles all the way to full-time lead teacher positions.

Tandem Overview

FAQs for Tandem Child Care Center Workers

We have shifts available in Ohio, Florida, and Chicago, IL. Read our frequently asked questions and download our app to get started!

About the Role

  • You will be working at local child care programs, preschools, and daycares. This involves supervising and engaging with children as directed.

    We have positions for any level of experiences. You will find opportunities to work as an Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher, Floater and more!

  • There are jobs with wide varieties of pay-ranges listed on Tandem, typically between $12/hr and $18/hr!

    With no child care center experience, you will start at around $12-15/hr.

    We recommend being flexible so you can access as many opportunities as possible.

  • Currently Tandem partners with centers across Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton), Florida (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami) and Illinois (Chicago). There are shifts available in each of these regions!

    You will have the ability to view the locations of jobs, and filter by distance to decide if which jobs are a fit for you.

  • That’s up to you! Let us know your availability and you’ll be able to view shifts that match your schedule.

    For new child care workers, we prefer consistent availability between 25-40 hours a week.