Ayis+(maid)

Details about employing ayis can be found in the [|Faculty Handbook]
=__Questions__:= Bringing the nanny along will be problematic and you would not be able to get a work permit for her. Our experience with Filipino nannies has been that they cannot get work permits in China. I don’t have any experience with other nationalities but am guessing it will be similar. The paperwork that you receive from the school will not be of much help for you. It is a guarantee that the school is supporting your presence in China but that will not carry any weight with an individual that you employ. Again, we have very limited experience with this and the Chinese government is eager to employ locals.
 * We have a nanny already and would like to bring her along. Can we get a work permit for her?**

It may be possible to sort this out. I could put the word out, if you would like, that you are looking and see if one of the families leaving could work something out with you. Are there particular things you are looking for?
 * We would like to try to sort out an ayi (is that how you spell it?) before we arrive. Is that the norm? Or should we wait until we arrive? **

I talked with one of our families who are involved with coaching here and have young children. They indicate that they have the ayi report at 7AM and that she generally stays until 6PM (sometimes leaving earlier and sometimes later depending on activities at school.) You will find the costs for employment are pretty reasonable (see the information listed on the wiki under the new teacher section of the Faculty Handbook.)
 * When trying to advertise for an ayi you mentioned different possible finishing times. What time do teachers typically go home (after practice/advising clubs)? **

I will run an ad in our weekly //Updates and Announcements// and ask that teachers contact you directly. If we can sort this out already that’s great but it may not get resolved until later in the spring. Can you give me a few more details on what you are looking for? (fulltime [7 or 7:30 to 4 or or 6]—regular hours on the weekends—special needs—etc.
 * The principal mentioned that it would be wise to talk to you about securing an ayi (I think that's the correct term) for next year. He said that a family or two may be leaving and might recommend their ayi for new staff members with children. Is there anyone you know that may be willing to point us in the right direction with this? Obviously, making sure we have a trustworthy, caring individual to watch after our most precious treasure is highest on the priority list! **

A few of our families have used a service which we can connect you with as well.