Manny needs a nanny! — Owen and Ana Family
Family: Owen and Ana C
Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday -- Friday, 9:00 AM -- 4:30 PM
Position Duration: Potentially Temporary
Compensation: $20-25 hourly with all standard benefits and guaranteed hours weekly.
Position Overview
This dual working family in Ypsilanti is seeking an attentive, warm, and dependable Childcare Specialist to care for their 2-month-old son, Manuel. This position begins on December 1, 2026, and provides full-time weekday coverage. The household environment includes a work-from-home parent as well as a friendly, energetic family dog. Manny currently drinks breast milk out of a bottle and is working on his tummy time.
Ana's parents intend to move to Michigan from Honduras at an undetermined time, subject to immigration timelines. Consequently, this position is potentially temporary and may last anywhere from a few months to over a year. The family is committed to maintaining close communication and transparency regarding any schedule changes. To ensure stability, the family provides either 4 weeks' notice before the position ends or 4 weeks of severance pay.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Expectations
Infant Care: Provide complete, high-quality care for a 2-month-old baby, including bottle feeding, diapering, maintaining safe nap schedules, and engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities.
Household Dynamics: Support an environment conducive to working from home, collaborating comfortably with the mother who works remotely on-site.
Pet-Friendly Environment: Comfortably interact and share space with one large, friendly, and excited household dog.
Job Details & Schedule Summary
Family Name: Owen, Ana and Manuel C.
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Child Age: 2-month-old baby
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Hours Monday -- Friday, 9:00 AM -- 4:30 PM (Full-Time)
Position Type: Potentially Temporary
Household Notes: Mother works from home; 1 large, friendly/excited dog in residence
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $20--$25 per hour, based on experience.
Guaranteed Hours: Weekly guaranteed hours.
Standard Benefits: Includes 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and major paid holidays.
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
Proven experience in infant care (specifically zero to six months) with strong references.
Comfortable working in a home setting alongside a remote-working parent.
Pet-friendly and comfortable around large, high-energy dogs.
Reliable transportation to and from Ypsilanti, Michigan.