Full-Time Nanny

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.