Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Chicago, IL: Joelle G.

$30/hr

7 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I have been a teacher from [phone number hidden]-present. I am looking for a career change. I loved being a nanny and am hoping to find a family to work and do my very best for.
From [phone number hidden]:
I was a nanny to 4 boys. When I began the triplets were 6 and the youngest boy was 4.
This family became like a family to me. It was an amazing job and incredibly rewarding. I was responsible for managing the house, light cleaning, daily meal prep, managing 4 busy sport schedules, shopping, homework, all driving, and being a role model , caring adult, and responsible care giver.
I am still very close to the family. I believe Ms. Scallan could give you tremendous insight into my work ethic, moral compass, dedication, and responsibility.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Full-time

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Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

7 years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

More About Me

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

In addition to the information about me, I have been a teacher for students aged preschool- 12 . I have been a camp counselor, baby sitter, and have raised 2 wonderful children as well.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Love being outside, being creative, listening to music, and reading. I have a good imagination, am artistic, and am an excellent teacher ( specifically early - elementary reading and math). I know American Sign Language and most children enjoy learning that so I teach ASL if interested.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Being a nanny is being a care giver, mentor, support, protector, teacher, and role model. It is essential to care for the child the way their parents want. A nanny must care for a child with the devotion they have to their own children but must adhere and follow ( and absolutely respect )the parents' family rules. Being a nanny is more than a 'job.' You have been given the task of being an intricate part of a family and a child's life.

My experience with special needs children...

I worked as a camp counselor in Wisconsin for children and adults with special needs ( primarily intellectual impairments, severe autism, physical disabilities ( blind and/or deaf.) the students I have worked with in NOLA, the last 6 years, have had emotional and/or behavioral needs. I have also worked with many students who have IEPs or 504s.

The most important part about being a nanny...

There are so many but I will share this one: I wanted to make sure my charges felt independent and when appropriate, make choices for themselves. We discussed early on that I didn't consider them "babies" , therefore I was not their "babysitter". After a few ideas where tossed around, we decided that I would be their 'manager." I loved when we were out and other kids would ask to play or go on playdates and the boys would say, "I have to talk to my manager." I had so much fun and shared a lot of memories and life events with these 4 boys. They were and are very important to me.