Nicole Owen - Hiring in Grayslake

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Grayslake, IL: Nicole O.

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$40/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Special Ed teacher (Master’s & LBS1) seeking a nanny position
Prefer(M-F, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Hi everyone! I am Nicole, a former educator located in Grayslake, looking to partner with a local family needing highly specialized care. My ideal hours align perfectly with a school calendar.
Extensive expertise working with neurodivergent children, providing care, behavioral support, routine management, and sensory-friendly enrichment for children.
Grayslake or surrounding areas like Libertyville, Gurnee, or Vernon Hills).
CPR/First Aid certified, non-smoker, with a clean driving record and background check. Rate: $35 - 45/hour (depending on the complexity of needs, number of children, and exact duties). If you are an educator—or any family seeking a high-level educational and behavioral expert to support your child during the school year, please send me a private message so we can discuss how I can best support your family. Thank you for your consideration.

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Availability

Start: TBD
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30pm following the PCCS school calendar
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

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

Nanny and tutor in college before a long career teaching K through 12th grade students.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Reading, listening to music, doing puzzles, cooking together, building with LEGOs or Magna tiles, visiting libraries, playing at parks/playgrounds,

The most important part about being a nanny...

helping a child regulate their emotions so they feel safe.

My experience with special needs children...

has been in the classroom and I enjoy making a difference in a child's life.

The most important part about being a nanny...

When I have attended special events for the children I have taught.

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