Dear Au Pair,

The paulownia trees outside our window are whispering in the breeze, while Shiliu is scribbling "welcome hearts" on her drawing board - this captures our family's excitement perfectly. To us, you won't be just an "au pair", but a new family member we've been waiting for.

About Our Beijing Life
4-year-old Shiliu is a little sunbeam bursting with curiosity about the world. We live in Shunyi, Beijing - an area that blends international community vibes with cozy neighborhood charm. Within walking distance, you'll find authentic Italian restaurants in the Central Villa Area, and weekends see expat families playing soccer on the grassy lawns. If you wish to improve your Chinese, we'll help select the best language school programs for you. Want to explore old Beijing hutongs? We've even tracked down the most storytelling rickshaw drivers!

Why We Need You
Shiliu is at the golden age for language development. We hope for a warm big sister who can:
• Naturally introduce English through nursery rhymes during morning routines
• Teach colors and shapes during puzzle time
• Share bedtime stories from your homeland (Don't worry - she'll widen her eyes at mermaid tales but never stay up late!)

What We Offer You:
◼ A sunlit private room with dedicated workspace and high-speed Wi-Fi for video calls home
◼ Weekly family meetings to prioritize your study/travel plans
◼ Dad's chauffeur service to Shunyi's best specialty coffee shops when homesickness strikes

Your application radiates genuine passion for cultural exchange - the very quality we value most. In return, we promise:
✓ Autumn trips to Mutianyu Great Wall, teaching you to identify 20 types of crimson leaves
✓ Lunar New Year dumpling-making sessions where Shiliu will sneak candy into your dumplings
✓ Mom's patient guidance in painting Shiliu's favorite pandas with ink brushes

Our home isn't perfect, but it's always where you can be unapologetically yourself.

We're ready to welcome you home.

The Shi-Liu Family
February 2025