Private Child Educator and Companion, Penarth

Live-in arrangement: Can be discussed further
Child’s age: 7 years old
Salary: $3,000
Start date: Immediate

Job scope:

• Full academic tutoring (Chinese, Mathematics, English, Science)
• Responsible for all daily living care and routines of the child
• School and enrichment class pick-up and drop-off
• Organising and reporting on the child’s progress
• Handling school–parent communication
• Cultivating good habits, learning initiative, and self-discipline
• Guiding the child in emotional expression and communication
• Teaching effective time management
• Accompanying the child for outdoor activities during holidays
• Light household chores related to the child

Requirements for Child Companion/Educator:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above; IELTS 7.0 with fluent English speaking skills, or native-level English proficiency; knowledge of music theory and able to play the piano
2. Prior experience as a live-in companion/educator; experience in bilingual kindergartens or English early childhood education centres is preferred
3. Caring, patient, responsible, hardworking, and well-organised; maintains cleanliness and works diligently
4. Knowledge in planning, psychology, etiquette; tidy, organised, and good at housekeeping/organisation
5. Strong professional boundaries and awareness; no phone use during tutoring and supervision time
6. Able to assist with piano practice and provide academic tutoring. Candidates who are not able to do both may still apply, as the main requirement can be focused on academic tutoring (Chinese, Mathematics, English, Science, etc.).