Waiting game
Interview/onboarding- no issues. I’ve applied for jobs that are close by because w/ gas prices I’m not driving 30+ minutes one way. I’m a licensed teacher, I teach pt in the school district, would love to teach part time here. I’ve never been selected. I feel like it should be more like the districts, where jobs come up, & if you want it you choose it. Upkids system- they have a teacher waiting even up to morning of if they have been selected. It actually works great for the daycares, but not so great for the one waiting as often times it messes up the teacher waiting for a position. I still look and I still apply, but I don’t apply as often.
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Convenient Substituting!
I have worked in childcare for the past 7 years and wanted to not be tied down to one specific place as I just moved to a new place. Onboarding was very simple and the interview went smoothly! I have worked for Upkid for 1 month and it is incredibly convenient. Payment is upfront. It’s easy to clock in and out. Obtaining the daycare address and directions is incredibly simple. There’s a rating system both for you and the daycares. And contacting the daycare is very simple.
One time I clocked out incorrectly and reached out to Upkid for support to which they got back to me AFTER HOURS and it was fixed the day of. :)
It is also an amazing way to get hired if that is your desire. Many organizations hire Upkid substitutes, as I have been offered 3-4 jobs through my time and met many other former Upkid substitutes -> employees.
The main issues I ever have are often with a daycare themselves, and Upkid as the conduit barely ever presents a problem.
One time I clocked out incorrectly and reached out to Upkid for support to which they got back to me AFTER HOURS and it was fixed the day of. :)
It is also an amazing way to get hired if that is your desire. Many organizations hire Upkid substitutes, as I have been offered 3-4 jobs through my time and met many other former Upkid substitutes -> employees.
The main issues I ever have are often with a daycare themselves, and Upkid as the conduit barely ever presents a problem.
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No jobs hiring me
I am overly qualified with a psych degree, years of teaching, and I apply to multiple places who just reject me. This is a bad app!
Careless
Suspended my account over a misunderstanding and didn’t even care to talk politely about the situation. Emergencies happen but they don’t care!
Good flexibility
I love this app! The Upkid support is so nice and the centers I worked at have been nothing but pleasant. I enjoy working at different locations and choosing my own schedule. The only downsides are when you book a shift, you may not be there the whole shift and the center can send you home if you’re not needed. The other thing is it’s hard to get hired for shifts so it’s kind of a competition or waiting game unless you choose the instant hire shifts
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