Lead Child Care Provider

CuraVitae; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Bonuses and monthly recognition

Paid CPR training

Job summary

Safe at Home is seeking a Lead Childcare provider in Michigan to mentor staff, cover last-minute shifts, and support families with ongoing, quality care.

Role includes overseeing caregiving teams, mentoring staff, and acting as a temporary nanny while permanent placements are secured. Requires strong leadership, infant experience, and flexibility to support busy families.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills required.
• Reside within 30 miles from Ann Arbor.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Covid-19 vaccination or willingness to get vaccinated.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in developmentally appropriate play and routines.
• Supervise children at all times for safety and well-being.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Safe at Home caregiving staff.
• Maintain a professional image and embody Safe at Home values.
• Accurately complete timesheets and document routines.
• Communicate clearly with families and team members.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s or higher in early childhood education/child development

Job description

Description

Job Type: Part Time Available

Position: Lead Nanny Specialist

Hours: Typical hours that clients need care are Monday - Friday, between 6am- 6pm

Hourly Rate: Starting at $18.00 per Hour

Safe at Home Child Care is excited to welcome a warm, dependable, and passionate Lead Childcare provider to our growing team! If you love supporting children, empowering families, and stepping in when it matters most, this role brings meaningful impact and variety every single week. We are proud to serve employees of Ford Motor Company, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and individual families seeking compassionate nannies, and we are looking for a Lead Childcare provider who embodies trust, flexibility, and heart.

As a Lead Childcare provider, you will play a critical role in supporting families with last-minute care needs and ensuring continuity of high-quality child care. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys mentoring others. Our ideal Lead Childcare provider brings multiple years of hands-on experience, especially with infants, and understands the importance of flexibility to support clients with demanding professional careers.

In addition to covering call-offs and urgent shifts, the Lead Childcare provider will serve as a temporary Nanny for families while Safe at Home works to secure permanent placements. This role blends direct caregiving with leadership, allowing you to step in as a trusted Nanny while also guiding our caregiving team. You will supervise, onboard, and mentor Safe at Home staff both virtually and in person, setting the standard for excellence as a Lead Childcare provider.

This position offers a minimum of 25 hours per week. If the Lead Childcare provider works fewer than 25 hours in a given week, a guaranteed minimum of $400 will still be paid. Whether you are acting as a short-term Nanny, supporting multiple families, or training staff, your consistency and leadership matter.

Responsibilities and Duties (including but not limited to):

• Engage children in developmentally appropriate play, learning, and routines as a trusted Nanny
• Supervise children at all times, ensuring safety, comfort, and emotional support
• Train, mentor, and supervise Safe at Home caregiving staff as the Lead Childcare provider
• Maintain a professional image while modeling Safe at Home values
• Accurately complete timesheets and document eating, sleeping, and diaper changes
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with families and team members
• Complete assigned training and ongoing education
• Confidently use electronic software for timekeeping and documentation

Why You’ll Love Working with Safe at Home

• Work with one or multiple families to provide personalized childcare
• Families participate in our internal screening process to ensure a great fit for you as a nanny
• Eligibility for benefits after 12 months of employment (30+ hours/week), including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO for all SAH employees
• Bonuses and monthly recognition for outstanding performance
• Opportunities for advancement in your childcare career
• Paid trainings, including CPR certification, at no cost to our nannies
• Team-building events with other like-minded childcare professionals

At Safe at Home, the Lead Childcare provider is more than a fill-in, you are a steady presence families rely on. If you are an experienced Nanny who enjoys leadership, flexibility, and purpose, this role offers growth, stability, and connection. Join us and become the Lead Childcare provider families trust, the Nanny children adore, and the Nanny teammates look up to.

Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kennedy Care family to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Requirements

• Outstanding communication skills
• Reside within 30 miles from Ann Arbor
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Customer service experience
• Autism experience (Preferred)
• Possess an associate’s or higher in early childhood education, child development or a child related field (Preferred)
• Covid-19 Vaccinated or willingness to get vaccinated