Kirstie E.

I am a native New Yorker, a New York State-certified preschool (3s) teacher, and I have been working with children in a number of capacities for over ten years. I hold my M.S.Ed in Early Childhood and Childhood General Education from Bank Street College of Education. I would love the opportunity to get to know your family and use my knowledge of early childhood and experience with young children to brighten your child’s day!

I strongly believe that a nurturing, communicative setting where children can construct meaning from their experiences enables the cultivation of an enduring love for learning. Caregivers must encourage children to find significance in their actions and must foster a safe place for them to experiment and thrive. Children are most receptive to this social-emotional learning when their ideas and opinions are welcomed and valued, and they garner a greater understanding of their world when intellectual inquiry is encouraged. Through this thoughtful adult support, children take on the exciting identities of the learner, the risk-taker, the explorer, and the friend. Gaining a greater comprehension of children as multidimensional individualscomposed of social, cognitive, and emotional needsis vital in supporting their development as critical thinkers and productive, insightful members of our world.

I am currently looking for occasional half-day and evening sitting jobs. I would love to meet you and your little ones!

Languages spoken: English.

Rate: $20/hour – $25/hour

Child Ages:

3 weeks - 9 years

Smoker:

No

CPR Certified:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Early morning: Saturday and Sunday.
Late morning: Saturday and Sunday.
Early afternoon: Saturday and Sunday.
Late afternoon: Saturday and Sunday.
Early evening: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Late evening: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Overnight: Saturday and Sunday.