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Open Nanny Positions
Motor City Sitters is looking for fun, reliable, and energetic caregivers to bring top-notch childcare to families across the city. From bedtime stories to backyard adventures, you’ll make a real impact while enjoying a flexible and rewarding job. If you love kids and want to get paid to play, apply today! Servicing metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan, find an open position in your area today!
Start Date: March 30th 2026
Description: A family in Detroit’s Pingree Park neighborhood is seeking an experienced nanny three days per week to care for their infant (4 months at start date). This role is ideal for someone confident with babies and comfortable being a steady, capable support for first-time parents.
The ideal candidate is easygoing, personable, and a self-starter who communicates well and is comfortable working alongside work-from-home parents. A creative, artsy caregiver is a plus. Experience with infant development is important, including comfort with milestones and introducing solids when the time comes.
This family values a nanny who is observant and engaged in the child’s day-to-day rhythms and enjoys sharing developmental insights and collaborating with parents on the best approach. The home has a cat, so comfort with pets is required.
Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Can be flexible on which days of the week and exact hours for the right candidate.
Location: Detroit, Mi
Duties:
Bottle prep and cleanup
General tidying up after child and self
Organizing child's spaces, toys, and clothing as needed
Planning and executing activities and outings as baby ages
Providing tummy time and other opportunities for gross and fine motor development
Assisting with sleep training, solids introductions, and meeting developmental milestones as needed
Requirements:
3+ years nanny experience
Newborn and infant experience
Reliable transportation
Non smoker
Vaccinated
Comfortable in a home with cats
Pay: $25-27/hour, guaranteed 24 hours per week, PTO, sick leave, mileage reimbursement, professional development stipend.
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Start Date: April 20th, 2026
Description: A family in Plymouth is seeking an experienced, full-time nanny to care for their twin infants beginning in April. This role is perfect for a confident, nurturing caregiver who has strong infant experience and feels comfortable managing the rhythm and routine of two babies at once. The ideal candidate is calm, organized, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Experience with infant development, sleep routines, and milestones is important, as is a genuine love for engaging babies through sensory play, outdoor time, and age-appropriate activities. This family values a nanny who is thoughtful, dependable, and aligned with child led experiences based care style, and respectful parenting. Duties will focus on all aspects of baby care, including bottles, meals, laundry, and keeping baby areas tidy and organized. Comfort with a small dog is required, and flexibility with schedule and occasional travel is a plus.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Flexibility to work earlier/later if needed with advanced notice.
Location: Plymouth, MI
Requirements:
5+ years nanny experience
Strong infant experience
Confident caring for 2+ babies at once
Comfortable working with work-from-home parents
Fully vaccinated (Tdap/MMR up to date)
Non-smoker
Comfortable with small dogs
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified
Located within 30 minutes of Plymouth
Preferred:
Twin or multi-infant experience
Alignment with Montessori or similar-style parenting
Open to occasional travel with the family
Second language a plus
Pay: $30-33/hour, guaranteed 40 hours per week
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Start Date: May 4th
Description: A family in Ann Arbor is seeking an experienced Night Nanny or Newborn Care Specialist to provide overnight support beginning the first week of May following the arrival of their newborn. The position will run for approximately 10–12 weeks postpartum. The family is looking for someone who has extensive hands-on newborn experience and is comfortable working overnight shifts while helping guide the early weeks with a new baby. The ideal candidate will feel confident assisting with establishing healthy sleep and feeding rhythms, supporting a breastfeeding mother, and helping with bottle introduction when the time is right. This family would love to work with a calm, knowledgeable caregiver who brings both experience and a supportive presence during the overnight hours. Candidates must be Infant CPR and BLS certified and fully up to date on vaccinations, with TDAP and MMR particularly important to the family. The home does include two small dogs, though no pet care is required.
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday
9pm - 7am
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Requirements:
3+ years of non-parent newborn care experience
Night nanny / overnight newborn care experience preferred
Fully vaccinated (TDAP and MMR required – non-negotiable)
Infant CPR and BLS certified
Non-smoker
Professional, calm, and dependable for overnight care
Flexibility to potentially add an additional overnight shift toward the end of the contract as mom returns to work is preferred, but not required.
Duties:
Overnight care for the newborn while parents rest
Diapering, soothing, and settling baby during night wakings
Bring baby to mother for breastfeeding and assist with resettling
Assist with bottle preparation and bottle introduction
Support healthy newborn sleep and feeding routines
Wash bottles and pump parts used during the shift
Light baby laundry (swaddles, sleepers, burp cloths) as needed
Keep nursery and feeding areas tidy
Track overnight feedings, sleep, and diaper changes for parents
Pay: $35-40/hour, guaranteed 40 hours per week, 2 day PTO, sick leave
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Start Date: ASAP but Flexible
Description: A family in Harrison Township in their search for a full-time nanny to care for their three young children: ages 3.5 years, 17 months, and 4 months. The family is looking for an experienced, engaging nanny who enjoys working with multiple young children and can help create a fun, structured, and nurturing environment filled with play, learning activities, and daily routines. This is a great opportunity for a professional nanny who loves being hands-on and building a long-term relationship with a family.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Location: Harrison Township
Requirements:
3+ years nanny experience
Strong multi-child experience
Non smoker
Energetic and engaging
Proactive in planning activities and crafts
Comfortable working in a home with parents present throughout the day.
Dog friendly (hypoallergenic)
Duties:
Basic childcare duties
No laundry or other household duties required
Oversee lunch and snacks
Plan engaging, creative, and educational activities for the children
Basic infant care duties
Bottles, naptime routine, diaper changes, etc.
Clean up and encourage/teach children to clean up after themselves in play areas.
Pay: $33-36/hour, guaranteed 40 hours per week, PTO, sick leave, yearly bonus
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Start Date: April 12th
Description: A family in Novi is seeking a part time nanny to care for their two toddler boys: ages 3 & 2 years old. The family is looking for an emotionally mature, engaging nanny who can keep the children busy with activities and outings on Sundays and help with the evening routine on Wednesdays. Additional hours when their full time nanny is off for illness or taking PTO are available to candidates who are interested. The family has no pets and the parents will be home when the nanny is there but would prefer to be separate and let the nanny take charge during her work hours.
Schedule:
Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Additional hours If their FT nanny is off or additional evening hours with advanced notice offered on occasion, this is not required though.
Guaranteed 12 hours per week
Location: Novi, MI
Requirements:
3+ years of childcare experience
Up to date on their vaccinations
Punctual and comfortable with long hours
Own vehicle for work-related driving
Energetic and easy going while also able to hold boundaries and be firm when needed
Duties:
Basic childcare duties
Ensuring the safety and well-being of both children
Taking the children on outings and to activities (e.g., park, story time, on walks)
Assisting with general upkeep of areas children and nanny use during the day
Pay: $28-30/hour, guaranteed 12 hours per week, PTO, sick leave, mileage reimbursement
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Start Date: May 18th - family will be local as of May 1st
Description: A new-to-Ann Arbor family is seeking a full-time, long-term nanny for their 2-year-old daughter, starting mid-May. They are looking for a warm, engaging, and experienced caregiver who truly enjoys the toddler stage and is excited to grow with their family as they plan to add more children to their family in the future. This is a structured, schedule-oriented home, so they would love someone who is reliable, organized, and confident following a consistent daily routine while still being fun, interactive, and active out in the community with their child. The ideal nanny is social, proactive, and aligned with a firm but kind, boundaries-based parenting style.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Requirements:
3+ years nanny experience
Vaccinated
Non smoker
CPR certified
Dog friendly
Social, proactive, and hands on
Experience with toddlers and infants
Reliable vehicle and clean driving record
Duties:
General daily childcare task
Potty training assistance
Child’s meal prep and cleanup
Planning educational activities, crafts, and outings
Organizing play dates, outings, and weekly classes for child and nanny to attend
Child’s laundry
Maintaining organized spaces related to the child in the home
Pay: $24-26/hour, guaranteed 45 hours per week, PTO, sick leave, mileage reimbursement
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Start Date: ASAP
Description: A busy, professional home with teenagers in Plymouth is looking for a long-term House Manager to step in and truly run the day-to-day of the household. This is a primarily house management-focused role, with a lighter childcare component centered around driving, schedule coordination, and supporting routines for two older children (15 & 10). The family is navigating a recent transition after their previous caregiver left abruptly, so they are looking for someone proactive, organized, and confident taking the lead. The ideal candidate is flexible, solutions-oriented, and able to manage a dynamic schedule, handling everything from errands and vendor coordination to school logistics and activity planning while also providing steady guidance and support to the children who benefit from reminders and structure. This is a great opportunity for an experienced house manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Plymouth, MI
Requirements:
5+ years household manager experience
Associates degree or higher
CPR certified
Strong swimmer
Reliable vehicle
Tech-savvy
Highly organized & proactive
Strong communicator, high energy, positive attitude
Flexible to work additional hours
Emotionally mature and experienced working in a home with older children.
Duties:
Grocery shopping + household inventory management
Schedule/coordinate home maintenance & vendors
Oversee household organization + daily upkeep
Manage family calendar + logistics
Plan events, gatherings, and travel details
Run errands (returns, pickups, reservations, etc.)
Prep home for guests + special occasions
Light childcare support (transportation, routines, school needs)
Pay: $85,800 – $94,380+/year DOE, guaranteed 50 hours per week, PTO, sick leave, mileage reimbursement, up to $500/month insurance stipend.
Questions? Contact Us info@motorcitysitters.com
Previously Filled Nanny Positions
Curious to see some positions we have filled here at Motor City Sitters? The below list highlights some of our previously filled nanny positions.