Shanta ricks - Hiring in North Plainfield

Part-Time Nanny Available in North Plainfield, NJ: Shanta R.

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$24 - $25/hr
9 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

My name is Shanta Ricks, I am an experienced educator and caregiver with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Throughout my career, I have worked in daycare centers, school settings, and within the special needs community.
I hold multiple certifications in human services and have also completed EMT training, giving me a strong foundation in both child safety and emergency preparedness. Currently, I work as a full-time special education teacher and am seeking a part-time nanny position for the summer while school is on break.
As a wife and mother of two daughters, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment where children can thrive. I love encouraging creativity through reading, writing, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning activities.
Families who work with me can expect a dependable, patient, and caring professional who treats every child with the same level of attention and compassion.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:00am - 5:00pm
Live-out

Age Groups

Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Meal prep

Work Experience

9 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Kiddie Academy
Thomas Edison Energy Smart School
Substitute for Livingston school district

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Building
Park outings
Coloring
Movie /Outdoor outings
learning activities

The most important part about being a nanny...

I am an experienced educator and caregiver with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Throughout my career, I have worked in daycare centers, school settings, and within the special needs community, where I have developed a deep understanding of child development, safety, and individualized care.


As a wife and mother of two daughters, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment where children can thrive. I love encouraging creativity through reading, writing, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning activities. My goal is always to support children in a way that helps them feel safe, confident, and valued.

Families who work with me can expect a dependable, patient, and caring professional who treats every child with the same level of attention and compassion that I would want for my own children.

My experience with special needs children...

I have over 10 yrs of experience working with this population. I currently work with IEP and 504 students as well. I have also worked in group home settings.

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