Job Description

Title: Full-Time Nanny

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Proposed Start Date: April 2026

Compensation: $28–$32/hour, based on experience

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Up-to-date routine vaccinations
• CPR certified (or willing to obtain certification prior to start date)
• Comfortable and confident around water (family has a pool)
• Able to maintain a fragrance-free work environment (including personal care and laundry products) due to allergies
• 3+ years of professional nanny experience, including infant care
• Familiarity with (or openness to learning) attachment-based and neurodivergence-affirming caregiving
• Physically able to lift and care for children up to 40–45 lbs
• Strong professional references

Proposed Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Care for all three children daily from 2:45 PM–5:00 PM
• Full-day care for infant and 3-year-old on Fridays (daycare closed)
• Pick-up for 6-year-old from school (during school year) or camp (summer)
• Occasional daycare drop-off or pick-up for 3-year-old
• Availability for school breaks, vacation days, and mild illness care preferred

About the Family

We are a warm, professional family of five located in Ann Arbor, with three children: a newborn (transitioning to full-time care at approximately 4 months), a 3-year-old, and a 6-year-old. Our home is pet-friendly, scent-free, and rooted in attachment-based parenting.

We value consistency, reliability, and proactive communication. Our children are neurodivergent, curious, and thrive in a structured yet flexible environment. We always respond to cries and avoid punishment-based or “cry-it-out” techniques, prioritizing emotional attunement and connection.

We are seeking a long-term nanny who can become a steady, trusted presence in our children's lives and confidently support their emotional, developmental, and day-to-day needs.

Who You Are / What We Are Looking For

• Warm, Emotionally Attuned, and Responsive: You are grounded, patient, and confident navigating big feelings. You approach caregiving with empathy, connection, and respect.
• Experienced with Infants and Young Children: You have strong hands-on experience with newborns and toddlers and understand developmental stages and transitions.
• Structured Yet Playful: You bring consistency and routine while keeping things light and engaging. You enjoy planning sensory-friendly, age-appropriate activities and creative daily rhythms.
• Neurodivergence-Affirming: You are familiar with, or open to learning about, neurodivergent-informed caregiving and attachment-based parenting philosophies.
• Proactive and Organized: You manage the children's day thoughtfully, anticipate needs, and maintain tidy shared spaces without being asked.
• Calm Under Pressure: You remain emotionally regulated and confident during tantrums, transitions, and high-energy moments.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Development:

• Provide full-time care for infant (transitioning from newborn to approximately 4 months at start of care)
• Provide full-day care for infant and 3-year-old on Fridays
• Provide after-school care for all three children from 2:45 PM–5:00 PM daily
• Pick up 6-year-old from school or camp; assist with occasional daycare drop-off/pick-up for 3-year-old
• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate, and sensory-friendly activities
• Maintain flexible yet predictable routines
• Support emotional regulation and confidently navigate tantrums and high-energy moments
• Supervise swimming and ensure water safety

Daily Household Support (Child-Focused):

• Wash dishes and clean kitchen after children's meals and snacks
• Change diaper pails and maintain nursery organization
• Vacuum or sweep high-traffic child areas as needed
• Clean up after activities and reset play spaces daily
• Support children's laundry and restock diapers, wipes, and supplies

Family Support:

• Prepare backpacks, lunches, and necessary school or camp items
• Provide care during school breaks and vacation days
• Care for children when mildly ill (e.g., runny nose or cough), as appropriate

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining our family, please send the following to [contact email]:

• A brief letter explaining why you're a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

This role requires a background check.

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