Nanny - French Speaker

Yosh; Al Nahyan; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yosh in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced live-out nanny to provide attentive care for children in a private household. The role requires fluent French and confident bilingual communication with family members in French and English.

Responsibilities include daily routines, meals, learning activities, safety, and collaboration with parents to support child development. Flexibility for varied hours, including evenings or weekends, is valued.

Qualifications

• Fluent French language skills, with confident communication with children.
• Previous nanny/childcare or teaching assistant experience.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Paediatric first aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Safeguarding knowledge is desirable.
• A valid driving licence may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for children throughout the day.
• Support daily routines including waking, dressing, meals, naps and bedtime.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks according to family preferences and allergies.
• Supervise safety and wellbeing indoors and outdoors.
• Organise age-appropriate games, reading, music, outings and learning activities.
• Support school or nursery routines and accompany children when needed.
• Communicate observations about progress with parents.

Skills

Fluent French

Childcare experience

Driving licence

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

Paediatric first aid (certificate)

Child development knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide attentive, safe and nurturing care for children in a private household, supporting their daily routines, development and wellbeing. The role requires a fluent French speaker who can communicate confidently with children and family members in French and English, create engaging learning opportunities and maintain a warm, professional and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Daily Routines

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for children throughout the day and during agreed working hours.
• Support daily routines, including waking, dressing, washing, meals, naps, bedtime and personal care where required.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks in accordance with family preferences, dietary requirements and allergy information.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Organise age-appropriate games, creative activities, reading, music, outings and educational experiences.
• Support school, nursery, activity and appointment routines, including collecting and accompanying children when required.

French Language and Early Learning

• Communicate with the children in French on a consistent basis, supporting natural language development and confidence.
• Use French through conversation, stories, songs, play and everyday routines in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
• Encourage children’s learning, curiosity, independence and social development through structured and informal activities.
• Introduce French culture, traditions, books, music and activities where appropriate and welcomed by the family.
• Share observations about children’s progress, interests, routines and language development with parents or guardians.

Health, Safety and Child Protection

• Maintain a safe, clean and child-friendly environment in the home, garden and during outings.
• Follow family procedures relating to child safety, safeguarding, supervision, visitors and household security.
• Administer medication only where authorised and in accordance with clear instructions and applicable requirements.
• Respond appropriately to illness, accidents, emergencies and changes in a child’s behaviour or wellbeing.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the family, household, children and personal information.
• Report concerns, incidents, hazards or safeguarding matters promptly to the parents or guardians.

Household and Child-Related Duties

• Keep children’s bedrooms, play areas, equipment and belongings clean, organised and ready for use.
• Manage children’s laundry, packing, school bags, clothing, toys and activity materials where required.
• Maintain accurate information about schedules, meals, activities, sleep, medication and other relevant care details.
• Support travel, holidays, events and occasional evening or overnight care by prior arrangement.
• Work cooperatively with parents, guardians, teachers, tutors, household staff and other professionals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fluent French language skills, with the ability to communicate naturally and confidently with children.
• Previous professional nanny, childcare, nursery, teaching assistant or relevant family-care experience.
• Knowledge of child development, positive behaviour support and age-appropriate activities.
• Current paediatric first aid certification, or willingness to obtain it where required.
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge is desirable.
• A valid driving licence and confidence driving children may be required.
• Relevant childcare, early years, education or first aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Key Competencies

• Warm, caring, patient and genuinely committed to children’s wellbeing.
• Fluent French speaker with strong English communication skills.
• Trustworthy, discreet, reliable and professional in a private household environment.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage changing routines and priorities.
• Calm and confident when responding to challenging situations or emergencies.
• Able to build positive relationships with children and work collaboratively with parents or guardians.
• Flexible and available to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, travel or overnight stays, when required by the family.