A private, adventurous family based in Big Sky, MT, is seeking an experienced, fluent Mandarin-speaking fly-in / fly-out ROTA Nanny to care for their two children, ages 5 and 2. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, highly engaged nanny who loves an active, outdoors-focused lifestyle and is passionate about hands-on, child-led learning. Both parents are very involved in their children’s daily lives, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating closely with hands-on parents.
The family values a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and gentle parenting, encouraging curiosity, exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. They are looking for a nanny with a high emotional IQ who can foster the children’s development through engaging projects, thoughtful conversations, and consistent, age-appropriate boundaries. Someone who loves getting on the floor to play, creating art, and facilitating outdoor adventures will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities include providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care, planning creative activities and projects, preparing children’s meals, supporting emotional development, and traveling extensively with the family. Travel includes remote and adventurous destinations, often during school breaks. Their lifestyle is very active and nature-focused, with frequent skiing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, swimming, and time aboard a yacht, and their nannies always join in on the fun!
LOCATION: Big Sky, MT, with extensive domestic and international travel. The family will fly you in and out for each 2-week check.
START DATE: ASAP
SCHEDULE: ROTA, 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off. During on-weeks, the nanny will provide 24/7 coverage, generally working 12–13-hour days. The children are typically in school during the day, and overnight care is rarely needed.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Private accommodations are provided, typically in a guest house or separate residence, with a private hotel room (or bedroom/bathroom) when traveling.
COMPENSATION: $150,000–$200,000+ annually, gross DOE. Full benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), two weeks of paid time off, and sick leave.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, ideally a native speaker; candidates who acquired fluency through significant time living or studying in China will also be considered.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Must be fully vaccinated and comfortable meeting vaccination requirements for worldwide travel.
- Comfortable with extensive international travel, including remote destinations.
- Confident swimmer, comfortable with open-ocean swimming and spending significant time aboard a yacht.
- Comfortable with helicopter and private aviation travel.
- Adaptable and confident working alongside highly involved parents.
The family is hoping to find someone who brings the same exceptional caliber as their current childcare team: warm, creative, adventurous, emotionally intuitive, and genuinely passionate about children’s growth and development. They are open to moving quickly for the right candidate. If you are fluent in Mandarin and excited about an opportunity that combines child-led learning with an adventurous lifestyle, apply today!