early childhood educator

Little Smarties Nursery

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (Nursery Teacher) &ndash; Abu DhabiJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: Full-TimeJob Summary:We are seeking a caring, qualified, and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our nursery team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, supporting their early development through play-based and structured learning aligned with EYFS or similar frameworks.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities based on EYFS or nursery curriculum</li><li>Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children</li><li>Support children&rsquo;s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development</li><li>Observe, assess, and record each child&rsquo;s progress</li><li>Maintain health, safety, and child protection standards at all times</li><li>Communicate regularly with parents regarding children&rsquo;s development</li><li>Encourage creativity, independence, and positive behavior</li><li>Organize classroom materials and maintain cleanliness</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues and management</li></ul>Requirements (UAE Standard):<ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s in Early Childhood Education or related field</li><li>CACHE Level 3 (or equivalent) &ndash; preferred/required in UAE nurseries</li><li>Minimum 1&ndash;2 years of nursery or early years experience</li><li>Knowledge of EYFS framework or similar curriculum</li><li>Excellent communication skills (English required)</li><li>Passion for working with young children</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Strong classroom management</li><li>Creativity and ability to engage young learners</li><li>Patience, empathy, and adaptability</li><li>Teamwork and collaboration</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Early Childhood Educator

Evans Investments

We are seeking a warm, energetic, and dedicated nanny and early childhood educator to care for our lively 18-month-old twins. This is an exciting opportunity to provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care in a safe and loving home environment.The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, possesses strong caregiving skills, and genuinely enjoys engaging children through play, structured learning, and daily routines. You will be instrumental in supporting our twins' growth, development, and well-being while fostering a positive and stimulating atmosphere &mdash; and we hope you'll feel like part of the family.Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide attentive, nurturing in-home care tailored to 18-month-old twins, ensuring safety and comfort at all times</li><li>Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote physical, cognitive, and emotional development</li><li>Facilitate structured early learning using accredited homeschool methods and curricula</li><li>Accompany children on outings to parks, the zoo, and other enriching destinations</li><li>Prepare nutritious meals and snacks appropriate for toddlers, accommodating any dietary restrictions</li><li>Assist with diapering, potty training routines, and basic toddler hygiene practices</li><li>Engage children through educational play, storytelling, songs, and social interaction</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized environment, including light tidying of children's areas and toys</li><li>Monitor health and safety; administer first aid if necessary and communicate concerns to parents promptly</li><li>Available for occasional evening and weekend babysitting, and around-the-clock care during family travel</li></ul>Required skills and qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience in nannying, daycare, babysitting, or early childhood education</li><li>Strong knowledge of infant and toddler care &mdash; diapering, feeding, sleep routines, and developmental milestones</li><li>Background or accredited training in early childhood education or homeschooling methods</li><li>Ability to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for young children</li><li>CPR and first aid certification preferred; ability to respond quickly to emergencies</li><li>Compassionate, patient, flexible, and an excellent communicator</li><li>Reliable and highly trustworthy &mdash; references and background check required</li><li>Comfortable being recorded on home security cameras</li><li>Able to commit to a start date within 1&ndash;2 weeks</li><li>Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is a plus</li></ul>Pay: $23.68 - $28.51 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>Work Location: In person

In-Home Nanny / Early Childhood Educator – Twins (18 months)

Alight Labs

About Our FamilyWe are a warm, multicultural Bay Area family with three children under five, looking for a long-term, live-in Bilingual Mandarin Nanny &amp; Educator.This role combines hands-on nanny responsibilities with early childhood teaching and Mandarin language exposure. We are looking for someone nurturing, reliable, organized, and experienced with babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.Mandarin is very important to our family. The ideal candidate is a native Mandarin speaker with at least conversational English.Our family travels frequently, both domestically and internationally. For smooth travel and employment, candidates should be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and eligible for W-2 employment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide warm, attentive care for three young children under five.</li><li>Support daily routines including meals, naps, diapering/potty learning, dressing, hygiene, and transitions.</li><li>Create a natural Mandarin-speaking environment through conversation, songs, books, play, outings, and activities.</li><li>Plan simple, age-appropriate learning activities that support language, independence, creativity, emotional development, and early academic foundations.</li><li>Design and deliver age-appropriate bilingual curriculum for children from infancy through early elementary ages.</li><li>Help manage children&rsquo;s schedules, supplies, clothing, toys, books, meals/snacks, laundry, and play areas.</li><li>Coordinate with parents and other caregivers to maintain consistent routines and communication.</li><li>Support occasional children-related family logistics, activities, events, and travel preparation.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Native Mandarin speaker.</li><li>Conversational English is required; fluent English is highly preferred.</li><li>5+ years of professional experience as a nanny, educator, preschool teacher, or similar role.</li><li>Strong experience caring for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-aged children.</li><li>Comfortable caring for multiple young children.</li><li>Open to a live-in role in the San Francisco Bay Area.</li><li>U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident; W-2 eligible.</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license, clean driving record, and comfortable driving in an urban environment.</li><li>Strong references from prior families, schools, or employers.</li><li>Comfortable with hands-on childcare duties, including diapers, meals, children&rsquo;s laundry, tidying children&rsquo;s areas, and daily routines.</li><li>Organized, active, discreet, professional, and comfortable around small dogs.</li><li>Comfortable with occasional domestic or international family travel.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Background in Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, child development, or elementary education.</li><li>Experience in a preschool, Montessori school, daycare, elementary school, or other formal educational setting.</li><li>Prior live-in experience with a private family.</li><li>Experience caring for multiple young children.</li><li>CPR certification and pediatric first aid training.</li><li>Familiarity with Positive Discipline, Conscious Discipline, Montessori methods, or similar child-centered approaches.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>$120K&ndash;$140K, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and schedule.</li><li>Paid time off.</li><li>Paid sick leave.</li><li>Live-in accommodations.</li><li>Relocation assistance for the right candidate.</li><li>W-2 employment.</li><li>Travel expenses covered during family trips.</li><li>Long-term stability with a warm, respectful, and engaged family.</li></ul>How to ApplyInterested candidates should attach their CV and answer the screening questions below. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to qualified candidates for an initial conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li><li>Relocation assistance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What is your English level?</li><li>Do you have experience caring for infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children? Please describe.</li><li>Are you open to a live-in role in the San Francisco Bay Area?</li><li>What is your U.S. residency status, such as U.S. citizen, green card holder, or other?</li><li>Do you have experience in a preschool, Montessori school, daycare, elementary school, or other formal educational setting? Please describe.</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Mandarin (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>driver&rsquo;s license (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Live-In Mandarin-English Nanny & Early Childhood Educator

Teachers To Go LLC

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Full-Time Live-In Nanny/Early Childhood Educator (Bilingual Mandarin Chinese, 3 Kids) in San Francisco, CA</h1>
<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job details</h2>
Salary: $150,000/Year 
Job Type: Full Time 
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English (Required)
</li><li>Nanny Experience: 2 years (Required)
</li><li>Teaching Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
</li><li>Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (Preferred)
</li><li>Montessori or Learner-Led Experience (Preferred)
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Full Job Description</h2>
Teachers To Go is looking for an in-person full-time live-in travel nanny/early childhood educator to care for three children (a 4 year old boy + 2 year old twins) throughout the year while traveling nationally/internationally and at their home based in San Francisco, CA 94131. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right nanny: a full-time live-in travel position that pays $150,000/year. This is an immediate opportunity, but the start date can be flexible. 
 
Looking for a full-time bilingual Mandarin/English live-in/travel nanny in San Francisco to take care of and provide fun early education-related activities for three children, on property and while traveling with the family as needed. The live-in nanny will manage and handle all children&rsquo;s tasks and logistics (childcare, schedules, meals, inventory management, play dates, activities, kids laundry, kids travel) and oversee age-appropriate early childhood activities from toddler through kindergarten. 
 
Looking for a nanny or early childhood teacher who is engaging, organized, flexible and physically fit. (Applicants should have no trouble pushing a stroller with twins up a hill on the estate or carrying kids under 4 years old up three flights of stairs.) The right professional will be a team player, self-starter, and problem solver who is excited about providing live-in childcare with early education in real-world contexts, including location and culture. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, and must be comfortable living and traveling with the family and working on the go in a travel environment. 
 
The right nanny/early childhood teacher will have experience caring for multiple young children simultaneously, and the proven ability to oversee age-appropriate activities. Candidates should be able to show examples of previous childcare experience and/or early childhood teacher experience for ages 6 and under. Prior experience in formal educational settings or learner-led experience like Montessori as well as homeschooling, microschooling or world schooling would be a plus for this position. Candidates will be expected to take care of the children, communicate regularly with parents regarding expectations, and be able to oversee fun hands-on learning and enrichment activities that spark age-appropriate creativity, problem-solving and curiosity. 
 
Candidates should be able to speak both Mandarin Chinese and English fluently, and have a minimum of 2 years experience providing childcare for toddlers and young children. (Prior professional live-in and extended travel experience working for a private household is preferred.) Prior early childhood teaching experience is preferred, and a BA in early childhood education and/or homeschool experience, and/or a certificate in learner-led teaching (Montessori, Reggio, etc.) is a plus. Teachers To Go has been offering classroom teachers private job opportunities with flexible scheduling and competitive pay since 2007. 
 
Requirements: Bilingual Mandarin/English, minimum 2 years childcare experience caring for toddlers through early elementary children (extended travel/live-in experience preferred). Minimum 2 years teaching experience is preferred but not required. (A degree in early childhood education and/or homeschool experience and/or a certificate in learner-led teaching is a plus.) Must be well-organized and physically fit enough to carry children. Must be able to live at the family&rsquo;s residence (or nearby) in San Francisco 94131 and travel as needed nationally and internationally up to a few months at a time. Must have good communication skills and be willing to interview via live video chat, and in person in San Francisco, CA 94131.</div></div></div><div></div>

Full-Time Live-In Nanny/Early Childhood Educator (Bilingual Mandarin Chinese, 3 Kids) in San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator Assistant (Nursery Assistant)Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: Full-TimeJob Summary:We are looking for a caring and dedicated Early Childhood Educator Assistant to support our nursery team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will assist the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children, helping to support their daily care and early learning activities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist the lead teacher in planning and delivering daily activities</li><li>Support children during play, learning, and routine activities</li><li>Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment</li><li>Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play</li><li>Assist with feeding, hygiene, and toileting needs (as appropriate)</li><li>Help monitor children&rsquo;s behavior and encourage positive interactions</li><li>Prepare and organize learning materials and resources</li><li>Support observation and reporting of children&rsquo;s development</li><li>Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed</li><li>Communicate respectfully with parents when required</li></ul>Requirements (UAE Nursery Standard):<ul><li>School Certificate or Diploma (Early Childhood Education preferred)</li><li>CACHE Level 2 or equivalent (preferred)</li><li>Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting is an advantage</li><li>Basic understanding of child development</li><li>Good communication skills in English</li><li>Caring, patient, and energetic personality</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Strong sense of responsibility and attentiveness</li><li>Positive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li>Basic classroom support and organization skills</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Early Education Assistant

Precious Moments Kids Academy

Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Educator to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will create a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your enthusiasm for childhood development and commitment to fostering a positive learning atmosphere will help children build essential skills for their future. The Childcare Educator will plan engaging activities, manage classroom dynamics, and support children&rsquo;s individual needs through personalized care and instruction. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while developing your expertise in early childhood education.Responsibilities<ul><li>Implement age-appropriate curricula that promote literacy education, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional learning, including Montessori methods if applicable</li><li>Execute daily lesson plans that incorporate classroom management strategies and behavior management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment</li><li>Support children&rsquo;s developmental milestones by applying knowledge of childhood development principles and early intervention strategies</li><li>Foster inclusive classroom settings that accommodate children with special education needs or additional support requirements</li><li>Engage in ongoing communication with parents and guardians to share progress updates and discuss individual child welfare considerations</li><li>Manage classroom activities efficiently, ensuring safety protocols are followed during daycare or preschool sessions</li><li>Conduct assessments using standardized testing tools when appropriate to monitor progress and inform instructional adjustments</li><li>Incorporate teaching physical education, literacy, and other core subjects into daily routines to promote holistic development</li><li>Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress reports, and incident documentation as needed</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience working with children in daycare, preschool, or private school settings with classroom experience in early childhood education</li><li>Strong knowledge of childhood development theories, behavior management techniques, and classroom management best practices</li><li>Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, tutoring methods, and standardized testing procedures</li><li>Experience working with children who have special education needs or require early intervention services is preferred</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and children</li><li>Certification or training in early childhood education or Montessori methods is advantageous</li><li>Ability to work with toddlers and preschool-aged children in a nurturing yet structured environment</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to child welfare, safety protocols, and inclusive teaching practices</li></ul>Join us in shaping the future by inspiring young minds! This rewarding role offers the chance to grow professionally while making a positive difference in children's lives through dedicated childcare and innovative teaching strategies.Benefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Childcare Educator

ASA INTERNATIONAL

Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Childcare Educator to inspire and nurture young minds in a dynamic early childhood education setting. In this role, you will create engaging learning experiences that promote childhood development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while developing your skills in classroom management, curriculum development, and early intervention strategies.Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporate curriculum development principles, including literacy education, math, physical education, and Montessori methods.</li><li>Foster a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management and classroom management techniques.</li><li>Support children&rsquo;s social-emotional development by encouraging positive interactions and teaching conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Collaborate with families, colleagues, and specialists to support children with special education needs or those requiring early intervention services.</li><li>Monitor and assess children&rsquo;s progress using standardized testing methods and informal observations to tailor instruction accordingly.</li><li>Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment that complies with child welfare standards and daycare regulations.</li><li>Engage in ongoing professional development related to childhood development, preschool experience, toddler care, and early childhood education best practices.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Proven experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or private school setting with classroom experience in early childhood education.</li><li>Strong knowledge of childhood development theories, behavior management techniques, and classroom management strategies.</li><li>Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, tutoring, and teaching physical education activities.</li><li>Experience working with students who have special needs or require early intervention support is preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with parents, colleagues, and external specialists.</li><li>Ability to implement Montessori or other educational methodologies as appropriate for the age group.</li><li>Certification in early childhood education or related fields is highly desirable; ongoing professional development is encouraged. Join us in shaping the future by providing nurturing care and innovative learning experiences for young children!</li></ul>Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Early Childhood Educator

In-Home Nanny / Early Childhood Educator – Twins (18 months)

Live-In Mandarin-English Nanny & Early Childhood Educator

Full-Time Live-In Nanny/Early Childhood Educator (Bilingual Mandarin Chinese, 3 Kids) in San Francisco, CA

Early Education Assistant

Childcare Educator

Childcare Educator