Travel Nanny & Early Childhood Educator (Bilingual Mandarin / English)

ABOUT OUR FAMILY

We are a multicultural Bay Area family seeking a warm, intellectually curious governess and early childhood educator to join us long-term as we explore the world with our three children under four.

We travel domestically every month and internationally several times a year, and we're looking for someone who thrives on discovery – someone who sees every new city, culture, and context as a classroom. A candidate with Montessori training and experience spanning both institutional and home-based education would be a natural fit, though we welcome a range of early childhood backgrounds. Native Mandarin and fluent English are required.

During extended trips (ranging from one week to several months), the position is live-in. When based in the Bay Area, both live-in and live-out arrangements are open for discussion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver age-appropriate curricula for children from infant through early elementary ages.
• Adapt learning to real-world contexts – local cultures, environments, and experiences become part of the curriculum.
• Provide attentive, nurturing care that supports independence, emotional development, secure attachment, and healthy lifelong habits.
• Coordinate closely with parents and other caregivers to ensure consistency of routines and communication.
• Manage children's logistics: school and activity schedules, playdates, nutrition and meals, laundry, and toy and supply inventory.
• Support family operations, including activity scheduling, shopping, meal planning, event coordination, and travel logistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience as a nanny, governess, or early childhood educator.
• Native Mandarin speaker with fluent, professional-level English.
• US citizen or permanent resident (W-2 eligible).
• Formal background in teaching or early childhood education (K–5 preferred).
• Available for extended domestic and international travel.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute age-appropriate learning plans.
• Strong references from at least three prior employers.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Physically active, highly organized, and comfortable with technology.
• Discreet, professional, and at ease in a high-expectation household.
• Comfortable around small dogs and light household duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior live-in or travel experience with a private family.
• CPR-certified with pediatric emergency response training.
• Experience managing the simultaneous care of multiple children under four.
• Degree or certification in Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or a related pedagogical discipline.
• Institutional experience in a preschool, elementary school, or formal educational setting.
• Familiarity with Positive Discipline (Jane Nelsen) or Conscious Discipline (Becky Bailey).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications – we pay well for the right person.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• All travel expenses covered during family trips.
• Long-term stability within a warm, engaged, and collaborative family environment.

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have institutional education experience in a preschool, elementary school, or other formal educational setting?

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

Work Location: In person