Overview
An international family seeks a live-out, highly educated and experienced native English speaking Governess, who can teach and interact with three children, G6-yrs, B4-yrs, and a baby due in March. The children speak Russian, English and Spanish. The role is rotational with a varying schedule, depending on the location of the family and their requirements. Expect to work 14-17 days per month, or around 180hrs per month.The family is based in Limassol, Cyprus and is planning to spend 4-5 months in Argentina from February 2025.
Responsibilities
The governess will be responsible for:
- Teaching English (the children are already near fluent) and maths through age-appropriate games and activities
- Developing the children's social skills including their understanding of different cultures, etiquette, morals, discipline, and values
- Supporting the nannies with their regular duties and helping them arrange and supervise stimulating and child-centred days
- Accompanying the family on trips and helping them arrange fun and memorable activities
- Generally being invested in the children's health, well-being and progress
Requirements
The ideal candidate should:
- Be responsible, and possess strong moral principles
- Have a genuine love for working with children and a passion for teaching
- Be open to travelling with the family
- Be fit and active, able to keep up with active children and cope with a demanding schedule (particularly when travelling)
- Have some experience of newborns
- Have a primary teaching background and some experience with home-schooling, although the children are not currently following any particular curriculum
- Be a team-player, happy to work alongside the children's nannies and parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children
- Be happy with some sole charge and other shared care situations
- Be warm, fun, active, and full of ideas and inspiration
- Be flexible, able to accommodate changing schedules and requirements