Help take care of 4-year-old boy in Kyoto, Japan

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  Description

  【We are looking for someone to stay with us for at least 3 months starting in August.】
  【We are also looking for someone to come from May 31st to June 7th! 】
  
  We welcome you as a member of our family, not just as a worker.
  If you like communication, children, and everyday Japanese culture, join us!
  
  We are a family of three living in Kyoto: me (a pharmacist), my husband (a civil servant) and our son (4 years old).
  We are looking for someone to take care of our son and play with him.
  My son is learning English.
  
  In your first message, could you tell us about your childcare experience (age of children, gender, duration and frequency, etc.)?
  
  -----We are looking for...------
  -A woman with extensive childcare experience who will treat our son with love and respect.
  -Fluent English speaker (C1 or above)
  -Non-smoker, non-drinker.
  -20 years old or older
  -Open minded to new cultures and enjoy differences and changes.
  
  We offer you Japanese home cooking.
  We eat a lot of meat and fish, and we welcome those who would like to experience them.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Babysitting and creative play
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We introduce you to Japanese home cooking and everyday life.
  We live in a well-connected location which makes it easy for us to explore different places.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I would like you to play with my son and take care of him.
  While you are spending time with my son, I (mother) am doing housework or working at home.
  I may go shopping for a short time.
  Don't worry, if you need help, we are always there to support you.
  We will pay all your transportation and entrance fees while you are on duty. (such as an aquarium or museum).
  
  He does not speak English to Japanese speakers, so it is better if you do not speak Japanese at all or are a beginner.
  But if you have any questions about Japanese, please don't hesitate to tell me, as I will always do my best to answer.
  
  Basically, you are not required to do the family chores.
  You are responsible for your own personal care (washing your clothes, cleaning your room, washing your dishes and putting them back where you used them, removing hair from the drain after showering, etc.).
  Of course, use of the vacuum cleaner, washing machine, etc. is free.
  
  The rest of the time you are free to explore Kyoto, relax and read a book, etc.
  (Flexible arrangements may be requested during long kindergarten holidays or due to parents' work commitments).
  
  We spend our evenings very quietly.
  Curfew is 24:00, but we don't like it if you come home just before curfew too often, or if you go home in the morning every weekend.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Japanese: Fluent
  English: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have a private room for you.
  We provide you foodstuffs (or meals, excluding alcohol), daily necessities and free Wi-Fi.
  Bathroom and toilet are shared with family members.
  
  Upload a photo of your private room.

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  What else ...

  Our home is conveniently located to transportation.
  It is a residential area, so there are no tourists around my home.
  Many temples and shrines are located near our home, and various world and cultural heritage sites are accessible by train or bus.
  Our home is about a 10 minutes' walk from the station.
  Also, we can go to JR Kyoto station or Keihan Gion-Shijo station in about 20 minutes.
  It takes 28 minutes from JR Kyoto Station to JR Osaka Station. Getting to Osaka is also easy.
  We do not have our own car, so our main mode of transportation is by train.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  25 hours per week