Full Time Nanny / Household Manager

Full-Time Household Manager/Nanny — Ann Arbor, MI
$55,000–$65,000 Annual Salary (Based on Experience)
LGBTQ+ affirming family | Neurodivergence-informed | Attachment-based parenting | Pet-friendly | Long-term position

About the Family:
A professional, warm, and dynamic family in Ann Arbor is seeking an experienced Household Manager/Nanny to serve as a true partner in caregiving and household management.

The household includes two energetic, bright, neurodivergent children (ages 2 and 4) who thrive on flexibility, creativity, and emotionally responsive caregiving. Traditional, rigid, or consequence-based parenting approaches are not aligned with the family's values.

The parents practice attachment-based parenting, which includes:

• Consistent responses to emotional needs
• No use of cry-it-out, planned ignoring, or extinction-based methods
• Emotional responsiveness to distress
• Use of co-regulation, emotional validation, and autonomy-building strategies

The family emphasizes gentle, respectful caregiving, emotional coaching, creativity, playful structure, and partnership. They also share their home with two friendly dogs and maintain a joyful, busy household environment.

Note: The family has allergies and chemical sensitivities and requires a nanny comfortable working in a scent-free home.

What Makes This Role Unique:
This is more than a traditional caregiving role. The ideal candidate will serve as a household partner and executive function support—someone who:

• Takes initiative in meal and activity planning, as well as household organization
• Anticipates needs and builds helpful routines
• Problem-solves and adapts fluidly to changes
• Communicates clearly and shares in the mental load of family life

Schedule & Compensation:

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility appreciated)
• Pay: $25–$30/hour ($55,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience)
• Start Date: ASAP

Benefits Include:

• Two weeks paid vacation
• Three to five paid sick days
• Paid holidays (Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve and Day, July 4th)
• Occasional travel with the family (frequent destinations include Florida and West Michigan)

Key Strengths Required:

• Strong executive functioning and organizational skills
• Confidence in taking initiative and creating systems
• Developmentally informed and neurodivergence-affirming caregiving style
• Creativity and adaptability
• Emotional intelligence and co-regulation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork

Primary Responsibilities:

Household Management:

• Family laundry and seasonal wardrobe rotation
• Meal planning, preparation, and grocery lists
• Grocery shopping and errands
• Light kitchen cleaning and dishwashing
• Occasional light cleaning (a professional service visits 1–2 times weekly)
• Organizing toys, clothes, art supplies, closets, and more
• Monitoring household inventory and supplies
• Developing systems for better household efficiency
• Liaising with the cleaning service

Childcare:

• Care for two children (ages 2 and 4) as needed on, Fridays (children are home from school), sick days, 1–3 days/month when daycare is closed, school breaks and vacations
• Plan and lead creative, active, age-appropriate activities
• Use flexible, playful routines (e.g., dance parties, visual schedules)
• Engage in gross motor play (swimming, running, jumping, etc.)
• Support emotional growth through gentle parenting strategies
• Ensure constant supervision and safety
• Lift and hold up to 40–45 lbs and actively participate in play
• Comfortable with high-energy, loud play

Additional Considerations:

• Schedule may shift in Fall 2025 as the children transition to a charter school
• Full-time childcare required in Summer 2026

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in childcare and/or household management
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills
• Strong swimmer (household includes a pool)
• Comfortable with two friendly dogs
• Willing and able to travel with the family
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive
• Physically able to manage active play and home responsibilities
• Three to five professional references required
• Must have U.S. work authorization
• Must be comfortable working in a scent-free home



Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.