SV070 - Governess/Educator - Houston, TX

Overview:

A private family in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced, engaging, and highly qualified Live-Out Governess / Early Childhood Educator to support the education, development, and daily enrichment of their 3-year-old son. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional educator who enjoys working one-on-one with young children and can thoughtfully combine structured learning with play-based education.

This is a live-out position offering full-time compensation, with flexibility to consider a rotational schedule for the right candidate(s). The family is also open to discussing a competitive compensation and relocation package for an exceptional professional. The need is immediate, and candidates available to begin as soon as possible will be prioritized.

The child currently attends a school program for approximately three hours each day, and the family has existing childcare support. The governess will focus primarily on early childhood education, English-language development, and fostering age-appropriate social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The ideal candidate understands how to make learning engaging and enjoyable through interactive play, conversation, reading, creative activities, and everyday experiences.

Residences are fully staffed, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working within household teams while maintaining exceptional discretion, professionalism, and neutrality. The family is looking for someone easygoing, adaptable, and focused entirely on the child's well-being and development.

The anticipated schedule includes approximately four hours per day Monday through Friday and eight hours per day on Saturdays and Sundays.

The family is open to exploring alternative arrangements, including rotational schedules, to accommodate the right candidate. Occasional travel may also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate education and enrichment for a 3-year-old child.

• Support English-language acquisition through conversation, reading, storytelling, music, and interactive play.

• Develop engaging, play-based learning activities that encourage curiosity and early academic skills.

• Foster social-emotional development, positive behavior, independence, and age-appropriate manners.

• Create a nurturing, structured, and stimulating learning environment.

• Incorporate outdoor activities, physical play, and age-appropriate excursions.

• Collaborate with parents and existing childcare staff to maintain consistency in the child's routines and development.

• Work seamlessly between family residences while respecting each household's preferences and boundaries.

• Communicate thoughtfully with parents regarding developmental progress and educational milestones.

• Accompany the family on occasional domestic or international travel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Formal teaching qualifications and a professional background in education required.

• Experience teaching or providing individualized educational support to preschool-aged children.

• Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning.

• Experience supporting English-language acquisition or teaching English as an additional language preferred.

• Native-level or fluent English proficiency.

• Warm, engaging, patient, and naturally playful approach to teaching.

• Creative, resourceful, and confident adapting lessons to a young child's interests and developmental needs.

• Flexible, easygoing, and comfortable working within fully staffed private households.

• Excellent judgment, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.

• Exceptionally discreet and capable of maintaining professional boundaries between two households.

• Previous experience as a governess, private educator, or early childhood teacher in a private household is a plus.

Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Available to begin immediately or on very short notice.

• Comfortable working a live-out schedule across two residences in Houston.

• Valid driver's license and confident driving ability.

• Strong swimming ability.

• Willingness to travel occasionally with the family.

• Flexibility to accommodate the family's schedule or an agreed-upon rotational arrangement.

• Excellent professional references and ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Benefits:

Highly competitive full-time salary, negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and scheduling arrangement.

Additional benefits and compensation arrangements to be discussed with qualified candidates.