MJ J.

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Portland, OR 97206

from $28 per hour

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About MJ

Experience: 9 yrs

Hello, my name is MJ (they/them), and I'm excited to be considered for your care needs! ABOUT ME I'm a 36-year-old, nonbinary human from Texas. I moved to PDX after a stint in grad school at NYU. I followed my passions into community organizing. Now my passions shifted toward building a just world through strong, caring relationships, which is why you find me here Per a friend survey, I am caring, attentive, creative, playful, adaptable, and "FULL OF WHIMSY AND MAGIC" (that's a direct quote) CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE I total 9 years of childcare experience, ages from 3m-13yo, through private nannying and formal childcare facilities. With every kiddo, I tailor activities, including artistic, educational, and physical play, in order to attune to their individual needs. I like to bring in my knowledge of consent-based and trauma-informed practices, responsive parenting, coaching and mediation to support kids in their critical thinking and social-emotional skills appropriate for their age

Most recent review

5.0

based on 3 reviews

MJ has been working with our family for nearly a year now. We have a 6 year old who was quite shy and worried about having a new person caring for her. They did an excellent job of connecting with her and helping her come out of her shell. Since then they have developed a great rapport and our kid looks forward to her days with MJ. She has repeatedly told us how much more fun MJ is than her boring, old parents. They also have helped her explore her emotions and all the new social experiences of entering kindergarten. MJ is a great communicator and very reliable. We were very lucky to find MJ. I would recommend MJ without hesitation.

Lacey M.

8/28/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$28/hr

One time jobs

2 children

$28/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

New York University

Bachelor degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Non-smoker