Ian Grendon - Hiring in Portland

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Portland, OR: Ian G.

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$24/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I bring 10+ years of youth care and enrichment experience, including leadership and direct support in Outdoor School, summer camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA afterschool programs, public schools, youth arts, and Special Education settings.

I focus on individualized, strengths-based care—especially for children with autism and other neurodivergent needs—using observation, consistency, and empathy to support each child’s growth. I believe learning and development are most meaningful when guided by a child’s interests, curiosity, and pace.

Fun and play are also at the core of my work with kids! I love to act silly, play characters, sing songs, act out scenes, read aloud in character voices, and anything else that helps to positively engage.

I aim to be a steady, positive male role model, creating a safe, encouraging environment where kids feel seen, respected, and empowered to be themselves.

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Availability

Start: Aug 24, 2026
Everyday 6:00AM - 6:00PM
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Other

Car
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special needs

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

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...

-Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (including 3 years of classroom practicum), and Teaching Degree from Western Washington University.
-2 years of YMCA Afterschool Care.
-3 years as Boys & Girls Club Program Director.
-3 years in Outdoor School/summer camp administration.
-2 years of Special Education direct support.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Nature walks and exploration, visual art projects, STEM projects, storytelling, 1-on-1 sports, board games, building, singing/dancing/performing, reading aloud, cooking/food prep, park excursions.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Meeting the needs and expectations of the parents AND the child.
Showing the child that they are cared for, safe, heard, respected, and valued.
Helping parents feel confident that their child is safe with me, and being supported and challenged in the ways that support lifelong learning and growth.

My experience with special needs children...

I spent a lot of my administrative time specifically supporting children with special needs in emotional regulation, communication, conflict-resolution, and goal-setting.
I have 1 year of experience as a behavioral specialist for the Boys & Girls Club,
And 2 years of experience as a direct support staff for students in specialized SPED facilities.

The most important part about being a nanny...

This will be my first time nannying, I'm looking forward to updating this box when that moment happens!

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