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HOW UPKID WORKS

Complete staffing solutions for childcare centers—substitute coverage and full-time hiring.

Upkid connects child care centers with qualified early childhood professionals. Find background-checked substitutes for last-minute coverage, and hire full-time teachers without losing great candidates along the way.
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Post Your Shift

Teacher called out? Planned time off? Post your coverage need in seconds. Specify the date, time, age group, and any special requirements.

Review Qualified Candidates

Browse profiles of certified early childhood professionals in your area. Every substitute is background-checked, credentialed, and ready to work.

Book Your Substitute

Select the right fit and confirm your booking. All certifications, background checks, and compliance paperwork are handled by Upkid automatically.

Stay Compliant & Confident

Your classrooms stay staffed, your ratios stay compliant, and your families stay happy. Focus on delivering quality care instead of finding coverage.

Create Your Profile

Sign up in minutes. We handle your background check, verify your certifications, and maintain all required documentation. You focus on teaching.

Browse Available Shifts

See open positions at child care centers and preschools near you. Filter by location, age group, pay rate, and schedule to find opportunities that fit your life.

Choose Your Work
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Some teachers maintain full-time positions while picking up occasional substitute shifts for extra income.

Show Up & Get Paid

Some teachers maintain full-time positions while picking up occasional substitute shifts for extra income.

Post Your Opening

Create your job posting with our AI job description tool. Post to our community of 5,000+ early childhood educators. Automatically distribute to 100+ external job boards.

Build Your Candidate Database

Every application is automatically saved in your searchable database. Search by certifications, experience, age groups, and qualifications. Never lose a resume in your inbox again.

Track Your Hiring Pipeline

Move candidates through your visual Kanban board. See who's waiting for an interview, who needs follow-up, and who's ready for an offer. Message candidates directly through the platform. Use AI to screen applications and identify top matches.

Hire Confidently

Access complete candidate profiles with application history and communication records. When new positions open, your warm talent pool is ready. Re-engage past candidates in seconds instead of starting from scratch.

Bonus:
Cross-Promote with Your Substitute Pool

Full-time applicants can substitute while waiting to start. Promote great subs to full-time roles. Build long-term relationships with educators on one platform.
HOW UPKID WORKS

Ready to Get Started?

Upkid connects child care centers with qualified substitute teachers—instantly.
Whether you need coverage tomorrow or next month, find background-checked early childhood professionals ready to step in.
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