Nanny - Recurring Fridays near Ann Arbor

Private Family; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Private Family in Northfield Township (South Lyon, north of Ann Arbor) seeks a warm, dependable caregiver for Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, long-term. The role centers on outdoor time, play, exploration, and meaningful relationships with two young children.

We don’t require Waldorf training; a caring background is welcome. We have three indoor cats, enjoy gardening and beekeeping, and hope the caregiver becomes a trusted extension of our family.

Qualifications

• Be dependable and patient with infants and toddlers.
• Able to engage children through outdoor play and exploration.
• Communicate openly with the family about daily activities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Friday childcare from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Support outdoor play, reading, and nature exploration.
• Integrate into family routines and supervise two young children.

Skills

Dependable

Kind

Calm

Communicative

Job description

Overview

Our family is looking for a warm, dependable caregiver to become a consistent part of our Fridays. We are in Northfield Township (South Lyon) just north of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

We have two young children: a curious toddler (2) and an adventurous baby (10 months). The toddler attends a Waldorf-inspired nature daycare Monday through Thursday; the baby will attend in the near future. Fridays are intentionally slower, with time to explore at home, play outdoors, and simply enjoy being children.

We live on 10 wooded acres in Northfield Township (South Lyon - North of Ann Arbor), surrounded by maple woods, wildlife, gardens, and plenty of room to roam. You might spend the morning watching deer in the field, exploring woodland trails, digging in the sandbox, reading books together, gardening, collecting treasures from nature, or following the children's curiosity wherever it leads.

Schedule

• Fridays, approximately 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Long-term preferred
• Additional opportunities may occasionally be available during daycare closures, school breaks, or date nights if desired

About the role

We are looking for someone who naturally enjoys being outside, isn’t afraid of muddy boots or changing weather, and believes children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. You certainly don’t need to be a Waldorf teacher, as many different backgrounds could be a wonderful fit. If these ideas resonate with you, we’d love to connect!

We have three friendly indoor cats, enjoy gardening, beekeeping, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. We hope our caregiver feels like a trusted extension of our family rather than simply someone filling a shift.

Qualifications & expectations

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, kind, calm, communicative, and genuinely enjoys these ages. Experience with infants and toddlers is appreciated, but just as important is someone who delights in childhood and enjoys creating a peaceful, engaging day.

How to apply

Please email [e-mail].