Overview
A warm, loving family in Canton, Michigan, is seeking an experienced, energetic, and professional live-in nanny to care for their two delightful daughters, ages 4.5 and 2.5. This is a wonderful opportunity for a nurturing childcare professional who enjoys becoming an integral part of a family's support system while maintaining a high level of professionalism and flexibility.
The position is expected to run through July 2027, with the potential for an extension depending on the family's future needs. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with coverage from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to assist with the morning routine and daycare drop-off, and again from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the evening routine. A monthly schedule will be provided in advance whenever possible, and the family will guarantee 40 hours per week. Because both parents are physicians, occasional overnight coverage may be required if they are unexpectedly called into work, so flexibility and adaptability are essential.
The nanny will enjoy comfortable live-in accommodations, including a private bedroom and bathroom located in a separate area of the home that offers a degree of privacy. A small SUV will be provided for all child-related transportation and responsibilities.
The family is seeking a dependable, engaging, and proactive nanny who is passionate about early childhood development, thrives in a collaborative household, and is excited to build a meaningful relationship with the family over the course of this assignment. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- First and foremost, the health, safety, well-being, and growth of the children
- All aspects of full-charge care, including meal plan, prep, cook, bath, and bedtime routines
- Cooking simple meals for the entire family would be appreciated
- Child-related housekeeping, such as laundry and tidying up of children’s areas
- Driving children to/from daycare and activities
- Engage in developmentally appropriate activities, including reading, interactive play, crafts, and outdoor play
- Collaborate and communicate with parents, seamlessly integrating family values
- Research local age-appropriate activities ahead of travel
- Ability to travel with the family would be a plus
- Nurture creativity and create an environment that fosters independence, intelligence, and curiosity
- Address big feelings and lovingly guide the children through moments, making them part of the solution
- Pack/unpack for travel and outings
- Limit screen time and create fun transitions
- Occasional household errand running, such as grocery shopping and picking up items for the children
- Light housekeeping, such as kitchen clean up after meals, loading/unloading the dishwasher, and some family laundry
- Creating a well-rounded environment where the children feel safe, loved, and will thrive
Qualifications
- Warm, loving, communicative, and respectful
- Energetic and outgoing - Ability to match the children's energy
- Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Works intuitively
- Organized and proactive
- Flexible with the schedule, with good time management skills
- Trustworthy, dependable, and professional
- Truly passionate about children, their care, and being an instrumental part of their growth and development.
- Ability to set boundaries and redirect children’s behavior in a calm and nurturing, educational manner.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable driving a small SUV
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role
- Candidates should be comfortable living and working in a four-season climate, including cold weather and snow
- Up-to-date vaccinations or willing to get them for flu, MMR, and COVID
- Current CPR certification
- Must be able to commit until July 2027
- Flexibility with schedule
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $35 per hour and PTO
