Private Family Seeking a Full-Time Private Educator in DeWitt, MI ASAP

The Ideal Candidate

A private family is seeking an exceptional Private Educator/Nanny to provide individualized homeschooling support and attentive childcare. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, experience developing personalized learning plans, and the ability to make learning engaging, structured, and effective.

The family is looking for someone who can take ownership of the homeschooling process rather than simply supervise online coursework. They would like a candidate who can assess the children’s needs, develop an educational strategy and curriculum, and provide structured instruction across core subjects, including math, science, English, and social studies.

The ideal candidate will also enjoy working with children outside of formal lessons and be comfortable transitioning into a more traditional nanny role once the educational portion of the day is complete. 

This is an opportunity for a highly qualified educator who wants to make a meaningful, long-term impact on a family and have the flexibility to create an educational approach tailored to the children.

What Works Best for the Family

The family is seeking a full-time, live-out position, approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The homeschooling and structured educational portion of the role is expected to take approximately 20–25 hours per week, likely concentrated in the morning for approximately four to five hours per day.

The remaining hours would involve nanny responsibilities, including childcare, activities, routines, and general support for the children. The exact schedule will depend on the candidate’s educational approach and the family’s needs.

The family would ideally love to find one exceptional candidate who can successfully combine private education and nanny responsibilities. 

Occasional overnight care and family travel will possibly be part of the position once the family and candidate have established a comfortable working relationship.

Relocation assistance may be available for an exceptional candidate. The family prefers a live-out arrangement but is open to discussing housing options if needed.

Requested Duration: Long-Term

About the Family

• Children: Three children, 5, 8, and 10 yo
• Current Schooling: The 8 yo attends private school, while homeschooling support is needed mostly for the other two children.
• Educational Goals: A structured, individualized homeschooling plan with instruction in core academic subjects.
• Pets: None.
• Household Support: The family is also hiring a full-time Nanny/Family Assistant so comfortability working with other staff is needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Homeschooling and Instruction: Provide structured, individualized instruction and guidance for the children who are homeschooled.
• Curriculum Development: Develop a thoughtful educational plan tailored to each child’s age, learning style, academic level, and needs.
• Core Subjects: Plan and facilitate learning in math, science, English, and social studies, with a balanced approach to academic development.
• Educational Strategy: Take the lead in organizing lessons, setting goals, tracking progress, and adjusting the curriculum as needed.
• Learning Activities: Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
• Nanny Responsibilities: Transition into hands-on childcare, activities, routines, and supervision outside of structured instructional hours.
• Family Communication: Keep the parents informed about progress, challenges, and educational plans while working collaboratively with them.
• Flexibility: Adapt the daily schedule and educational approach as the children grow and the family’s needs change.
• Overnight Care and Travel: Provide occasional overnight care and be willing to travel with the family as needed.

Position Requirements

• Work Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Structured education is expected to account for approximately 20–25 hours per week, with the remaining time dedicated to nanny responsibilities.
• Education: A degree or substantial professional experience in private education, teaching, tutoring, curriculum development, homeschooling is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to create and implement an individualized learning plan for children. Private school, private tutoring, homeschool, or private family experience is a plus.
• Teaching Approach: Able to independently develop a curriculum and educational strategy rather than relying solely on preexisting online coursework.
• Childcare: Comfortable providing hands-on nanny care outside of formal instructional hours.
• References: Minimum of 2 professional references.
• Background: Must pass stringent background checks upon offer of hire.
• Personality Traits: Patient, engaging, organized, creative, energetic, professional, and adaptable.
• Travel: Must be comfortable with occasional overnight care and family travel.
• Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate may be considered, with relocation assistance available for the right person.