April Cavanaugh - Hiring in Grand Rapids

Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Grand Rapids, MI: April C.

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$17/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is April, I am a special education teacher looking for a summer part-time nanny position. Before I became a teacher I ran an educational based childcare out of my home for 17 yrs. I love children, being outside, swimming (was a lifeguard), crafts, and reading. I work in a center-based, trauma informed school and have had worked with children in some aspect for 30 yrs.

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Availability

Start: May 11, 2026
Weekdays 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Part-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
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:

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...

I am a special education teacher and am looking to nanny part-time this summer. I have worked with kids for 25 years. I was a nanny throughout college, had my own childcare, and have been teaching for the past 9 years.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I enjoy hiking, being in nature, swimming ( I have been a lifeguard and am a strong swimmer), crafts, and taking adventures.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being a nanny is connecting with the kids, making them feel safe, and loving them like your own.

My experience with special needs children...

I am a special education teacher for emotionally impaired students.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I was a nanny in college for two different families. I enjoyed traveling with them and loved taking kids out and about.

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