Private Tutor – Beijing

A family based in Beijing seeks an experienced and adaptable Tutor to support their two young children, a boy aged 4 and girl aged 1. The Tutor must be committed to fostering a quintessentially English, yet bicultural, culturally enriching learning environment that promotes early development, strong communication skills, and confidence in English language use. The role requires full-time support for the older child through immersive English exposure, alongside creating a stimulating environment for the younger child through shared activities, particularly music and interactive play. The Tutor will also assist in planning educational aspects of family travel, incorporating enriching experiences into their time abroad. The family travels frequently, and the Tutor must be flexible, proactive, and comfortable working within a dynamic household alongside nannies and other staff, while maintaining a clear educational focus.StudentsThe older child is four years old and currently attends an international primary school in Beijing, where English is nominally part of the environment. However, despite exposure, he is not currently speaking English and communicates exclusively in Mandarin. It is evident that he has a good level of English comprehension, but he is reluctant to engage verbally in English. Encouraging active use of the language will be a central aspect of his development.The 4-year-old is a bright and observant child with interests typical for his age, including animals (particularly sharks), dinosaurs, vehicles, machines, and toy cars and trains. He appears developmentally typical, with no concerns regarding his behaviour or cognitive ability. He can, however, present as reserved or standoffish in unfamiliar situations and may take time to warm to new people. Once comfortable, he is expected to engage more openly.Socially, the boy child demonstrates some typical sibling dynamics with his younger sister. He can be resistant to sharing attention or engaging with her, particularly in the presence of parents, and may withdraw from interaction. The family is conscious of supporting the development of positive sibling relationships and balanced parental attention. There is also an awareness that the older child may benefit from increased one-to-one engagement and support in building emotional connection and confidence within the family structure.The boy child is already engaged in a number of activities, including swimming and basketball, with plans to introduce additional physical disciplines such as martial arts. He is also attending an acting class, and he enjoys singing and movement-based activities, suggesting that music and performance may be effective avenues for engagement.The younger child is at an early stage of development and currently has a small number of words. While she is not the primary focus of the role, she will benefit from exposure to English through songs, music, and shared activities. Early language immersion and confidence-building through interaction will be an important secondary aspect of the position.The children are supported by nannies, and the Tutor will be working within an established household structure that includes extended family members, including grandparents who are traditional in outlook and primarily Mandarin-speaking.Role of the TutorThe primary responsibility will be to establish English as one of the older