Full-Time Live-In Nanny - Canton, MI

A warm and loving family in Canton, Michigan is seeking a long-term, live-in nanny for their two daughters, ages 3 and 2, to start the beginning of July. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 6am to 9am for morning routine, including daycare drop-off, and 4pm to 8pm with flexibility. A monthly schedule will be provided in advance, however, both parents are physicians and may get called in occasionally, requiring the nanny to be on duty overnight. The family is relocating from the East Coast, and the children will start daycare in late August. Initially, the nanny will be required to work more hours until daycare starts, when the general schedule will take effect. Living accommodations consist of a private bedroom and bath within the home that is slightly separated from the main living space, allowing for privacy. A car will be provided for child-related duties. Relocation is being offered.

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• 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, and ahead of travel• Nurture creativity and create an environment that fosters independence, intelligence, and curiosity • Addressing big feelings and lovingly guiding the children through moments, making them part of the solution• Pack/unpack for travel and outings• Limit screen time and create fun transitions• Accompany the family on domestic trips as needed• 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• Can 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• 5+ years of experience in a similar role• Able to travel domestically as requested• Up-to-date vaccinations or willing to get them for flu, MMR, and COVID• Current CPR certification• Ability to start July 14, 2025• Legal to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

$35 per hour, and PTO

Regular Full-Time