Travel-Ready Governess & Early Childhood Educator (Mandarin / Spanish Preferred)

About Our Family

We are a multicultural family based in the Bay Area seeking a smart and energetic governess / early childhood educator to join us long-term as we explore the world with our three young children who are under 4.

Our family travels domestically every month and internationally a few times a year, so were looking for a savvy and adaptive teacher who thrives on curiosity and exploration, lifelong learning, and designing real-world education in a variety of new cultures, contexts, and environments.

A professional with Montessori certification and both institutional and homeschooling experience would be most aligned with our familys values and pedagogical approach, but were open to a variety of early childhood education backgrounds. Fluency in English is required, but bilingual fluency in Mandarin or Spanish is highly preferred.

The position is live-in during our extended domestic and international trips which can range from a week to a few months. When we are based in the Bay Area, both live-in and live-out arrangements can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective, age-appropriate curricula for children ranging from newborns to elementary age.

• Adapt education to real-world contexts based on the location, culture,

• Provide attentive, loving care that supports independence, emotional development, secure attachment, and lifelong habits.

• Coordinate with parents and other caregivers to ensure smooth communication and consistency of care.

• Handle all childrens logistics such as their school and activity schedules, play dates, meals and nutrition, laundry, toy and inventory management,

• Manage family-assistant tasks such as activity scheduling, shopping, meal planning, event planning, and travel logistics.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience caring for newborns through early elementary ages.

• Prior live-in and travel experience with a private household.

• US citizen or permanent resident (eligible for W-2 employment).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Proven ability to create age-appropriate educational plans and activities.

• Strong references from at least 3 prior employers.

• Valid drivers license and safe driving record.

• Physically fit, organized, and tech-savvy.

• Comfortable with small dogs and household duties.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Native Mandarin or Spanish speaker, fluent in English.

• CPR-certified and trained in pediatric emergency response..

• Experience caring for multiple young children (< 4 years old) simultaneously.

• Degree or certification in Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, or related pedagogical study.

• Institutional experience in a preschool, elementary school or formal education setting.

• Familiarity with Positive Discipline (Jane Nelsen) or Conscious Discipline (Becky Bailey) approaches.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Long-term stability within a warm, collaborative family environment.