Reliable staffing support for Martin County child care programs.

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

Supporting high-quality care across Martin County.

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.

ELC Martin and Tandem are partnering to remove these barriers by giving providers access to vetted, compliant substitutes so they can stay focused on quality care.

This is a partnership that is:

Designed specifically for licensed child care programs
Built to support continuity, compliance, and quality
Centered on real provider needs in Martin County

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 substitute teachers who are ready to step in when coverage is needed.
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Stay Open and In Ratio
Quickly fill absences, call-outs, and coverage gaps without scrambling. 
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Vetted, State-Compliant Substitutes
Every substitute meets Florida child care requirements and is verified through Tandem.
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Save Time on Admin and Paperwork
No recruiting, credential chasing, onboarding, or scheduling coordination required.
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Flexible, On-Demand Support
Use Tandem whenever staffing needs arise. No contracts or minimums.

How it works

STEP ONE

Create an account.

Sign your program up for free. Once your profile is created, you will be able to add additional program and specific center information.
STEP TWO

Post your needs.

Let us know when you need coverage and what type of support you’re looking for.
STEP THREE

Get matched with a substitute.

Tandem matches you with vetted, compliant substitutes who fit your needs and provides you with their profile and compliance documents ahead of their first shift.
STEP FOUR

Stay covered and focus on your program.

Classrooms stay staffed, ratios are met, and your team stays supported.

Interested in becoming a substitute teacher?

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:
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Early childhood educators looking for flexible or part-time work
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Teachers between roles, re-entering the field, or exploring their next long-term fit
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Retired educators or professionals supplementing their income
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Education students or aspiring educators gaining hands-on experience across different child care programs
Get Started as a Substitute

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 Martin County programs.

Join the Martin County Sub Pool by downloding the Tandem app:
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Benefits to working as a Tandem substitute:
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Flexible Scheduling
Choose when and where you work
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Strong Relationships
Build relationships with licensed child care programs in your community
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Daily Pay
Get paid quickly through Tandem
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Staffing support built for Martin County.

For Providers

Join the childcare centers that trust Tandem to keep their classrooms fully staffed, every day.

For Substitutes

Pick up shifts based on your schedule and preferences.