McKenzie Kennelly
CEO
Join Tandem
Join Tandem is a digital staffing platform that connects licensed child‑care centers with a vetted network of certified substitutes and permanent educators. The service lets centers post open shifts or full‑time roles and receive compliance‑verified candidates—complete with credentials like CDA and CPR—in minutes, ensuring immediate, regulation‑compliant coverage.
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Updated 5 months ago
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Problem
Child care centers often face sudden staff shortages due to call‑offs, maternity leaves, or turnover, and must quickly find qualified substitutes who meet strict state licensing and credential requirements. Failure to fill these gaps can disrupt classroom continuity and compromise regulatory compliance.
Solution
Join Tandem operates a digital staffing platform that connects licensed child‑care centers with a vetted pool of certified substitutes and permanent staff. Centers post open shifts or full‑time roles, and Tandem’s matching engine, supported by compliance experts, identifies educators who hold required credentials such as CDA, CPR, and background clearances. The platform delivers the substitute’s full compliance file instantly, allowing centers to confirm coverage within minutes and maintain uninterrupted, regulation‑compliant operations. By centralizing credential verification and offering same‑day shift fulfillment, Tandem reduces administrative burden and eliminates the risk of non‑compliant hires.
Target Audience
Primary customers are owners, directors, and administrators of licensed child‑care centers that need reliable, compliant staffing for both short‑term coverage and long‑term hiring.
Features
- Real‑time posting and matching of substitute or permanent positions, with confirmation in minutes
- 100% state‑licensed staff; every substitute’s credentials (CDA, CPR, background checks, etc.) are pre‑verified by compliance specialists
- Automated compliance documentation delivered to the center at hire, ensuring immediate regulatory alignment
- Nationwide network of over 5,000 vetted child‑care professionals, searchable by location and availability
- Integrated scheduling and communication tools for seamless coordination between centers and substitutes
- Option to hire substitutes for full‑time or part‑time permanent roles through the same platform