AK079 - Mandarin Speaking Nanny - Union Square, NYC
About The Position
A warm, welcoming family in Manhattan’s Union Square area seeks a reliable, experienced, fluent Mandarin-speaking nanny to care for their 2-year-old son. The nanny will naturally incorporate Mandarin into the child’s daily routine while providing attentive, nurturing, developmentally appropriate care. The family prefers someone calm, patient, and somewhat reserved who allows the child opportunities for independent play and exploration. The position is live-out and involves collaboration with parents who are occasionally home during the day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 35–40 hours per week. Anticipated core hours are 11:30 AM–6:30 PM, with flexibility for one additional evening per week with advance notice. The start date is January 1, 2026; the family is flexible on timing to support a smooth transition. Compensation is $45–$55 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with flexibility for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
- Professional childcare experience with toddlers.
- Strong understanding of toddler development, safety, and age-appropriate activities.
- Ability to prepare simple, nutritious meals for a young child.
- Willingness to perform child-related housekeeping and laundry.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining open communication with parents.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Strong professional references.
- Calm, patient, nurturing, and naturally warm demeanor.
- Comfort encouraging independent play without excessive supervision or structured direction.
- Responsible, punctual, dependable, and communicative.
- Collaborative and receptive to parental preferences and feedback.
- Respectful of family privacy and comfortable working in a household where parents occasionally work from home.
- Flexible and accommodating regarding occasional evening scheduling needs.
- Interested in establishing a positive, long-term relationship with the family.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a private household.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for one 2-year-old boy.
- Communicate consistently in Mandarin to encourage the child’s language development and fluency.
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities, outings, and socialization opportunities.
- Encourage independent play, exploration, and learning in a safe, supportive environment.
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child.
- Maintain a clean, organized bedroom, play areas, and the child’s belongings.
- Handle the child’s laundry and other light, child-related housekeeping duties.
- Manage the child’s daily routine while remaining flexible to the family’s preferences.
- Communicate openly with both parents about the child’s activities, development, and needs.
- Collaborate with the parents to maintain consistency in childcare routines and expectations.
Benefits
- 2 weeks PTO annually
- Paid holidays off
- 3–5 paid sick days annually
- Health stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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