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Reliable staffing support for Northeast Florida child care programs.

Through a partnership with ECS4Kids, local providers can access vetted, state-compliant substitutes, helping programs stay open and in ratio when staffing gaps arise.

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Supporting high-quality care across Northeast Florida.

Staffing disruptions are one of the biggest threats to child care stability. When classrooms go uncovered, programs face ratio risks, closures, and added stress on directors and staff. ECS4Kids and Tandem are partnering to remove these barriers by giving providers access to vetted, compliant substitutes so they can stay focused on quality care.

Why this partnership exists and what's included:

Designed specifically for licensed child care programs

Built to support continuity, compliance, and quality

Centered on real provider needs across the ECS4Kids network

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Dependable coverage for your classrooms.

Tandem is a staffing platform created exclusively for early learning programs. We connect child care providers with a pool of vetted, state-compliant substitutes who are ready to step in when coverage is needed.

Stay open and in ratio

Quickly fill absences, call-outs, and coverage gaps without scrambling.

Vetted, state-compliant substitutes

Every substitute meets Florida child care requirements and is verified through Tandem.

Save time on admin and paperwork

No recruiting, credential chasing, onboarding, or scheduling coordination required.

Flexible, on-demand support

Use Tandem whenever staffing needs arise. No contracts or minimums.

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For Substitutes

Interested in becoming a substitute?

If you have experience in early childhood education and are looking for flexible, meaningful work, this is a great opportunity to support child care programs across Martin County.

This is a good fit for:

Early childhood educators looking for flexible or part-time work

Educators between roles, re-entering the field, or exploring their next long-term fit

Retired educators or professionals supplementing their income

Education students or aspiring educators gaining hands-on experience across different child care programs

Getting started is easy.

Create an account with Tandem, upload your credentials, and complete the required screening steps. Once approved, you'll be able to pick up shifts at participating programs.

Benefits of working as a Tandem substitute:

Flexible scheduling

Choose when and where you work

Strong relationships

Build relationships with programs in your community

Daily Pay

Get paid quickly through Tandem

Reliable staffing support for Northeast Florida child care programs.

Supporting high-quality care across Northeast Florida.

Why this partnership exists and what's included:

Dependable coverage for your classrooms.

Keep classrooms covered with qualified substitutes.

Create an account.

Post your needs.

Get matched with a substitute.

Stay covered and focus on your program.

Interested in becoming a substitute?

This is a good fit for:

Getting started is easy.

Benefits of working as a Tandem substitute:

Ready to staff your center with qualified substitutes?

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