Building a More Confident, Prepared Workforce

High-quality care depends on high-quality teachers. At Tandem, we know that staffing isn’t only about filling classrooms — it’s about ensuring every teacher who walks into a center feels confident, prepared, and supported to succeed.

That’s why we’re thrilled to be working with Rachel Giannini, early childhood educator, advocate, and founder of Show and Tell Me More. Rachel has partnered with us to create curated professional development videos designed to prime teachers for success through Tandem.

Delivered directly in the Tandem app, these short, engaging modules give teachers practical insights and encouragement before they step into the classroom — helping them feel more prepared, confident, and professional from day one.

Why This Matters

One of the clearest lessons from our workforce is this: burnout happens fastest when teachers feel unprepared and unsupported. Too many new staff have shared that they felt “thrown into the classroom” without the tools or confidence to succeed. That experience not only affects their performance — it drives them out of the field entirely.

We believe the first step toward retention is ensuring teachers feel ready and supported. Accessible professional development helps new and experienced teachers alike build confidence, fill in knowledge gaps, and take ownership of their growth.

This isn’t just about reducing turnover — it’s about expanding the workforce by setting every teacher up to thrive.

A Partnership with Purpose

By collaborating with Rachel Giannini, we’re combining Tandem’s workforce platform with her expertise in child development, storytelling, and teacher engagement. Together, we’re helping teachers see themselves as professionals — not just employees — whose work truly matters.

This is just the beginning. Our goal is to continue building resources and partnerships that support educators from their first shift through their long-term careers in early childhood education.

The Tandem Perspective

At Tandem, we don’t just staff classrooms — we help build a workforce that’s resilient, respected, and ready to shape the next generation.

For centers, that means stronger, better-prepared teams.

For teachers, it’s proof that their growth and professionalism are valued.

For children and families, it means more consistent, higher-quality care.

When teachers thrive, classrooms thrive. And together with Rachel Giannini, we’re investing in the workforce that makes it all possible.

🧸 Crib Notes

Like Cliff Notes, but for child care:

• Tandem is collaborating with Rachel Giannini, founder of Show and Tell Me More
• Professional development videos are being launched directly in the Tandem app
• Feeling prepared and supported is the first step toward retention
• Accessible training reduces burnout, builds confidence, and supports workforce growth
• Stronger teachers mean stronger centers — and better outcomes for kids

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