Lead Child Care Provider

Safe at Home • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • $18

About The Position

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 25–40 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. 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.

Requirements

• Outstanding communication skills
• Reside within 30 miles from Ann Arbor
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Customer service experience
• Covid-19 Vaccinated or willingness to get vaccinated

Nice To Haves

• Autism experience
• Possess an associate’s or higher in early childhood education, child development or a child related field

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees