ZI440 - Part-Time Governess - Upper East Side, NY

Overview:

A busy, welcoming Upper East Side family seeks a fantastic governess for 2 children, aged 5-years and 6-years.  The schedule is likely to be Monday through Friday, from 1.00pm-6.30pm, plus one full day/morning every weekend, if possible.  Ideally the role will begin early September.

Responsibilities:

Both children will be attending prestigious local schools and so the focus for the governess will be on supporting their continued academic development, as well as on their general well-being and emotional development.  Responsibilities will therefore include:

• Picking up the children from school when required and taking them to any after school activities or engagements
• Supporting with evening homework and overseeing general school work
• Developing their fine and gross motor skills, practising pen holding, writing, using scissors etc
• Ensuring a strong emphasis on etiquette, general manners and respectful, appropriate and kind behavior
• Help with evening reading and with instilling a love of literature
• Encouraging the children's creativity and imagination
• Maintaining gentle but firm boundaries, comfortable encouraging the children to take responsibility and teaching them about consequences
• Assisting in their sporting activities, encouraging regular outdoor play and exercise
• Occasional light cooking, tidying and general organisation, although this is a fully staffed household and so this won't be a regular requirement
• Regular domestic and international travel with the family including to the UK, Europe, and the Hamptons
• Occasional babysitting or proxy parenting (the parents sometimes travel without the children)
• Maintaining the educational routine over the holidays - planning fun activities that tie in with their curriculum and learning, as well as a consistent approach to the fundamental skills
• Preparation for travel including packing, planning and scheduling activities, and general coordination
• Organising enriching activities and museum visits for days off school/weekends or during holidays

Requirements:

• Organized and professional, while also warm and friendly
• Educated and very focused on childhood development
• Comfortable supporting children with school projects and homework
• Considerate, proactive, full of initiative and with strong communication skills
• Previous experience with similar aged children and in a fully staffed household essential
• Strong swimmer and happy to supervise and engage with children in and around water
• A flexible and pitch-in approach to the role and general household support
• A strong and verifiable background in supporting children educationally
• French and/or Spanish-speaking candidates would be preferred (but this isn't essential)
• Dog-friendly - the family occasionally care for a small, friendly dog
• Available from 7th September at the latest

Salary and Benefits:

• From $50-$65/hr, DOE
• Full health cover provided, including vision and dental
• The family can also sponsor a J1 visa for UK candidates that meet the criteria and are a perfect fit for the role