Maddy Harr
Assistant Teacher
About
Dedicated childcare professional with 6+ years of experience supporting early childhood development and managing household responsibilities for private families and educational settings. Skilled in infant and toddler care, developmental activity planning, daily routine management, family communication, and household coordination. Committed to creating safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environments for children.
Experience
Assistant Teacher - Kids Work
(2026-04 - 2026-10)
- Supported toddlers ages 16–24 months through individualized care, structured routines, and engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Promoted language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development through purposeful play and positive guidance.
- Managed daily care routines, including meals, diapering, rest periods, and transitions, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
Nanny / Family Assistant - Private Families
(2020-08 - 2025-11)
The Jackson Family (August 2023 – November 2025) | The Long Family (June 2021 – August 2023) | The Shipp & Benoit Families (August 2020 – May 2021)
- Provided individualized care for infants, toddlers, and young children, adapting routines and activities to support developmental milestones.
- Coordinated daily schedules, school transportation, extracurricular activities, and educational outings to maintain smooth family routines.
- Supported children's development through age-appropriate play, early learning activities, and consistent daily care.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation, children's laundry, errands, and general organization.
- Maintained proactive communication with parents and provided overnight and weekend care as needed.
Lead Teacher - The Goddard School
(2019-05 - 2020-02)
- Led a preschool classroom of approximately 25 children ages 3–4, maintaining a structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Planned educational activities to support early learning, developmental milestones, and school readiness.
- Established classroom routines and used positive guidance to promote social-emotional development, independence, and positive behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Child Advocacy and Policy, Minor in Social Work - Montclair State University

