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Child care jobs in Florida

Flexible child care jobs across Florida, on your schedule.

Pick up substitute shifts or find a permanent role at licensed Florida centers. Try different programs, work across every age group, and get paid the day you work.

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Shifts near you

Substitute ShiftsPermanent Jobs

Sunny Days Academy

Tomorrow

1.2 mi away · Preschool room · 8am–4pm

$16–18/hrRequest

Little Sprouts ELC

Friday

2.8 mi away · Toddler room · 7am–3pm

$15–17/hrRequest

Bright Futures Center

Permanent

2.4 mi away · Lead Teacher · Full-time

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Sunny Days · Tomorrow 8am

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How It Works

How Tandem works for Florida educators.

Three steps from signup to paycheck.

Step 1

Get compliant with Florida's requirements.

Complete the DCF 45-hour course, background screening, and required trainings. We walk you through every step.

Step 2

Work as much or as little as you'd like.

Try different Florida centers, set your own schedule, and pick your age groups.

Step 3

Get paid the same day you work.

Finish your shift and access your earnings that night through TandemPay.

Who Tandem is built for

Wherever you are, there's a path for you.

Educators come to Tandem from every corner of the field, at every career stage.

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Retirees & students subbing part-time

Retired educators and students who want to work a few flexible, well-paid days a week, on their own terms.

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Long-time educators, ready for a change

Experienced educators looking for their next role in an easier, more supported way, with credentials already verified.

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Employed educators, staying ready

Educators happy where they are, keeping a profile current in the community in case the right opportunity comes along.

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Your earnings

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$342.50
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Recent shifts

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Sunny Days

Today · Instant

+$128.00
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Little Sprouts

Yesterday

+$120.00
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TandemPay

Get paid the day you work.

TandemPay puts your earnings in your hands the day you complete a shift. No two-week waits, no chasing paychecks.

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Immediate access: get paid the night you finish your shift

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Tandem debit card: spend your earnings right away, in store or online

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Bank transfer: move your money to any U.S. bank from the app

Compliance Support

We help you complete the paperwork.

Florida's child care licensing requirements are real, and they can feel like a hassle. We partner with you to make every step manageable before your first shift.

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Your file lives in your Tandem profile and goes with you to every Florida center.

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We monitor expiration dates so nothing slips through the cracks.

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Our team walks you through each Florida requirement, one step at a time.

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My requirements

Compliance file

3 of 4 done
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Background check

Cleared

Done
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State trainings

All courses complete

Done
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First Aid & CPR

Verified · Renews 2027

Done
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Medical form

Video visit · Thu, 10:00am

Booked
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Every Age Group

Find your fit in every Florida classroom.

Florida centers need educators in every age group. From nurturing infants to guiding preschoolers, discover where you belong.

Every Experience Level

A role for every experience level.

Whether you're ready to lead a classroom or just getting started, Tandem connects you with Florida centers that need your skills.

Real Tandem Educators

Why educators stay with Tandem.

Hear from substitutes already picking up shifts through the app.

“What I like the most about Tandem is the flexibility. It's perfect for me being a single mom and full time student. Tandem offers that flexibility for me to earn extra cash, plus I get to enjoy doing what I love which is working in child care.”

Diamond
Cleveland, OH · Substitute educator

“What I like about Tandem is my ability to choose my schedule, and choose my pay.”

Terita
Chicago, IL · Substitute educator

“I can pick up last minute shifts, I get paid instantly. Tandem has truly helped me out a lot.”

Tierra
Tampa, FL · Substitute educator
Getting Started

Your next steps in Florida.

Three steps and you're ready to pick up your first Florida shift.

Step 1

Download the Tandem app

Create your account in minutes from your phone.

Step 2

Complete your requirements

Fingerprinting, trainings, and credentials, with a step-by-step guide.

Step 3

Apply, get booked, get paid

Browse open shifts and get paid the same day you work.

FAQ

Common questions about working in Florida.

What does subbing through Tandem actually look like?
Does it cost me anything?
What do I need to get started?
I've been in the field for years. Do I still have to do all of this?
How long does it take to get cleared?
Do you help with the compliance steps or do I do it alone?
How do I know which shifts I'm qualified for?
How is my pay rate set?
How and when do I get paid?
Am I a Tandem employee?
Do I have to commit to a certain number of shifts?
What happens if something comes up and I can't work a shift?
Can I keep going back to the same center?
What if I don't have reliable transportation?
Where can I sub?
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