Jen Gallant - Hiring in Bellingham

Part-Time Nanny Available in Bellingham, WA: Jen G.

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$24 - $30/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I’m a 56-year-old mom of two grown daughters. I spent 18 years running the Girls on the Run and Trail Blazers youth programs at the Whatcom Family YMCA. Since retiring last year, I’ve found myself missing working with kids. I am an avid trail runner and hiker. I love being outside and connecting with my community. I have my Wilderness First Aid certification and a perfect driving record.

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Availability

Start: TBD
Flexible
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

10+ years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

I ran youth programs for many years, coordinating programs while also working directly with kids every day. I raised two wonderful daughters and was the mom whose house was always full of neighborhood kids. I’ve always loved having kids around and being part of their lives!

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Anything outdoors- hiking, playing at the park, exploring beaches, etc. I also love to share my love of reading and drawing with kids.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I think the most important thing about being a nanny is making a child feel safe, loved, and understood. Every child is different, and I think it’s important to be patient, get to know their individual needs, and help them feel confident and secure while having fun along the way.

My experience with special needs children...

Raising a highly sensitive child with sensory integration challenges taught me so much about children and their individual needs. My daughter felt emotions deeply and often struggled to regulate them, sometimes having multiple intense meltdowns a day. Supporting her required patience, empathy, and a willingness to understand the world from her perspective. I drew on my degree in psychology and human development, continued learning through reading, and gained invaluable insight through her therapy. The experience taught me a great deal about emotional regulation, sensory needs, and the importance of meeting children where they are..

The most important part about being a nanny...

Too many to list. For many years, I was lucky enough to drive groups of kids to trails throughout Whatcom County where we would run and play in nature. Best job ever!

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