About the Position
A private Oakland household is seeking a permanent, full-time Specialized Child Care Worker to provide comprehensive daily care for two young children of mixed African and European descent, including an infant and a toddler. This is a live-in position offering private accommodations.
This role requires a unique combination of professional child care experience, native French language fluency, and hands-on knowledge of hair care techniques for African-textured and mixed-heritage hair types.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-time daily care including feeding, bathing, developmental activities, and transportation to appointments and activities (25 hrs/week)
- Conduct all daily interactions and instruction exclusively in French to support the children's bilingual development and preparation for French-language school enrollment (5 hrs/week)
- Perform specialized hair care for children's coarse African-textured hair including protective styling, moisturizing treatments, detangling, and scalp health maintenance (5 hrs/week)
- Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation related to children's care (5 hrs/week)
Required Qualifications — All Must Be Met
- Native French language fluency (learned or conversational French does not meet this requirement)
- French secondary education — Baccalauréat or equivalent
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in hair care for African-textured and mixed-heritage hair types, including protective styling and scalp health maintenance
- Minimum 12 months professional child care experience
- Valid driver's license
- CPR and first aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Compensation and Benefits
- $23.95 per hour / $49,816 per year (DOL prevailing wage)
- Private bedroom and board provided at family residence
- Permanent, ongoing position
Submit resume and a brief cover letter describing how you meet each of the three mandatory requirements to: [email protected]
Pay: $23.95 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
