Mandarin Governess Job

About This Job

Seeking a native Mandarin-speaking governess.

The ideal candidate will be engaging, dynamic, respectful, mature, and possess significant experience.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Master\'s or Doctorate degree in Education, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited university.
• Possess a minimum of 12 years of paid, full-time professional experience working with children as a school teacher or private governess, in addition to having raised your own children. Preference is given to candidates demonstrating longevity in a single full-time role (6+ years) over multiple short-term positions.
• Capable of attending to all aspects of a young child\'s care.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid. Must have a current TB vaccination.
• Own a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver\'s license.
• Ability to sing in tune.
• Must be in excellent physical health with no allergies, injuries, or chronic conditions.
• Able to perform physical tasks including sprinting, lifting children, jumping, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Committed to residing in the Los Angeles area for at least the next decade.
• Inherently skilled at prioritization and collaborate effectively with other adults.
• Have a background as a student-athlete for a minimum of two years.

Job Duties:

• Provide instruction in Mandarin Chinese, encompassing reading and writing.
• Teach mathematics, science, chess, and cooking.
• Instruct in social-emotional learning and proper etiquette.
• Engage in play with the children.
• Establish and maintain a structured, age-appropriate daily routine.
• Manage all child-related needs: meal service, playtime, toilet training, diaper changes, bathing, naps, field trips, and playdates.
• Participate in swimming and outdoor physical activities (e.g., soccer, basketball, ninja courses, running games).
• Cultivate a nurturing, organized, stimulating, and child-safe environment.

About the Children:

The position involves caring for a 2-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. The children are not currently Mandarin speakers. The primary objective of this role is to develop their fluency to a native level.

Qualified and interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, resume, references, and any additional materials that substantiate their qualifications.