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Child care jobs in Illinois
Pick up substitute shifts or find a permanent role at licensed Illinois centers. Try different programs, work across every age group, and get paid the day you work.
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Three steps from signup to paycheck.
Step 1
Complete your DCFS background check, Gateways trainings, and medical form. We walk you through every step.
Step 2
Try different Illinois centers, set your own schedule, and pick your age groups.
Step 3
Finish your shift and access your earnings that night through TandemPay.
Educators come to Tandem from every corner of the field, at every career stage.
Retired educators and students who want to work a few flexible, well-paid days a week, on their own terms.
Experienced educators looking for their next role in an easier, more supported way, with credentials already verified.
Educators happy where they are, keeping a profile current in the community in case the right opportunity comes along.
TandemPay
TandemPay puts your earnings in your hands the day you complete a shift. No two-week waits, no chasing paychecks.
Immediate access: get paid the night you finish your shift
Tandem debit card: spend your earnings right away, in store or online
Bank transfer: move your money to any U.S. bank from the app
Compliance Support
Illinois' 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.
Your file lives in your Tandem profile and goes with you to every Illinois center.
We monitor expiration dates so nothing slips through the cracks.
Our team walks you through each Illinois requirement, one step at a time.
Illinois centers need educators in every age group. From nurturing infants to guiding preschoolers, discover where you belong.
Whether you're ready to lead a classroom or just getting started, Tandem connects you with Illinois centers that need your skills.
Hear from substitutes already picking up shifts through the app.
Three steps and you're ready to pick up your first Illinois shift.
Step 1
Create your account in minutes from your phone.
Step 2
Fingerprinting, trainings, and credentials, with a step-by-step guide.
Step 3
Browse open shifts and get paid the same day you work.
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Sign up in minutes, get matched with shifts and centers near you, and start earning on your terms.
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