Kara Mackin - Hiring in Garfield

Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Garfield, NJ: Kara M.

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$30/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

My name is Kara and I take a gentle, nurturing, encouraging, and responsive approach to childcare, playing particularly close attention to the needs of every child in my care. It is important that they are provided with a supportive environment and an opportunity to build confidence, independence, and resilience. I incorporate fun and learning into everything we do and encourage children to use their imaginations. I teach children to be kind, respectful, confident, and secure humans at their own pace. Children deserve patient and caring adults that are willing to work with them, not against them, when managing big feelings and navigating life as a young one. I will never force independence on children. Instead, I support them where they’re at until they are ready to be independent. I believe that all children deserve the best care and I care for each child as if they were my own. My goal is to provide a loving, safe, and nurturing environment where your children can thrive.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Full-time
Part-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers

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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:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

Private Nanny / Child Care Provider
Various Families – Northern New Jersey
2015 – Present

Preschool Teaching Experience | Location Supervisor, Teacher’s Aide
Various Locations – Northern New Jersey
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Elementary Teaching Experience | Classroom Teacher
Various Schools – Northern New Jersey
December 2018 – October 2024

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor Activities:
Open-ended art, sensory bins, story time with rich picture books, dramatic play, music and movement, baking together, Montessori-inspired practical life skills, quiet cozy corner time, and child-led learning invitations.

Outdoor Activities:
Nature walks, free play in fresh air, water play, gardening, chalk art, bug or leaf hunts, picnics, movement games (like obstacle courses or balance paths), and mindfulness moments in nature.

The most important part about being a nanny...

To me, the most important part of being a nanny is building a strong, trusting connection with the child and their family. Children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and supported and that sense of emotional security is the foundation for all healthy development. As a nanny, I strive to create a nurturing, respectful environment where children can explore, express themselves, and grow at their own pace. I believe in being attuned to each child's individual needs, offering consistency, compassion, and developmentally appropriate guidance. It's not just about supervising or entertaining, it's about showing up as a calm, grounding presence in a child's life and helping them build the confidence, emotional resilience, and joy that will carry them forward.

My experience with special needs children...

I worked as a teacher's aide for a Special Education summer program with the 3-5 year old group. While I was still in the classroom, I taught as a Special Education inclusion teacher for one school year.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Any time I get to work with children, I consider it a blessing. My favorite nanny moment is connecting with the children I care for and supporting them in their development. I love sharing how genuinely proud I am of them and encourage them to be curious, kind humans. :)

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