Company
Harry Xu
Location
Shanghai, China
Job Type
Full Time
Salary Range
>30,000 RMB
Number to Recruit
1
Job Reference Code
J2601104
UHNW Family Office
Looking for Private Home Tutor / Early Years English Teacher
Full-time · [Hong Kong/Shanghai, China] · [Live-out]
Please send your CV and a brief cover note to [hxu911@gmail.com] — or apply directly through this posting. All applications treated in strict confidence.
A unique opportunity to shape a young child's earliest years in an intimate, one-on-one private family setting.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional early years educator to join a private family as a Private Home Tutor / Early Years English Teacher for a young kid (ages 0–6). This is a chance to apply your international kindergarten expertise in a warm, personalised environment where your teaching can have a truly lasting impact.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
Design and deliver a developmentally appropriate, play-based learning programme tailored to child's age and interests (0–6 years)
Support early language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development in an immersive English-speaking environment
Manage daily routines — meals, naps, outings, and schedules — with warmth and consistency
Foster independence, good manners, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning
Track developmental milestones and coordinate with the family (and, where relevant, schools) on the child's progress
Manage overall educational resource, and play a critical contact window between famiy and school.
Travel with the family domestically and internationally as needed
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating home learning environment
Qualifications:
Who You Are
Native or native-level English speaker with excellent communication skills
Background in early childhood education, with international kindergarten teaching experience essential
Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, teaching (PGCE/QTS), or a recognised pedagogy (Montessori/AMI, IB PYP, Waldorf) — preferred
3–5+ years of hands-on experience with children aged 0–6
Pediatric First Aid / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Clean criminal record / background check
Mandarin proficiency is a plus, but not required
Warm, patient, discreet, and highly professional; able to work autonomously and adapt to the rhythms of a private household
Benefit:
What We Offer
Highly competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience
Accommodation and travel arrangements provided as applicable
A respectful, supportive working relationship with the family
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's formative years