SK230 - Governess - Westchester, NY na British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing · Westchester, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
 - Escritório em Westchester
 
A private family in Westchester is beginning an early search for a warm, professional, and reliable live-in/out candidate for a hybrid role combining after-school nanny and governess duties. The position involves caring for gifted elementary-age children.The family is open to full-time, or part-time, depending on the ideal candidate's preferred schedule. A general schedule outline is Tuesday-Saturday, weekday hours 3pm-7pm, weekend hours 9am-7pm, for a total of 26 hours per week. The family would love a local candidate who is already within an easy commute to the area. 
Childcare/Governess Duties:
- Provide after-school care for two school-aged children
 - Intellectual and emotional guidance (gifted and talented level)
 - Support children with homework, educational enrichment, and developmentally appropriate activities.
 - Coordinate playdates, extracurriculars, and school pickups/drop-offs as needed.
 - Support consistency with the children’s routines and expectations at home
 - Create a positive, attentive, and developmentally appropriate environment
 
Household Support:
- Tidy and organize children’s areas (bedrooms, playrooms, study areas).
 - Prepare or assist with simple, healthy children’s meal prep.
 
Other
- Some flexibility around schedule
 - Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends will be requested with advance notice.
 
- Not required but a plus: musician, swims, speaks Spanish, acting experience
 - Warm and friendly, with a soft touch. Able to help maintain routines and guide the children, while also maintaining respect and value for the parents and their preferences.
 - Collaborative - someone with expertise, but able to provide suggestions and recommendations in a respectful and collaborative way
 
- Prior experience working in private households.
 - Team player and able to work in a home with other staff and involved parents.
 - Strong background in childcare and/or governess roles.
 - Highly organized, self-motivated, and discreet.
 - Flexible mindset and willingness to adapt to evolving family needs.
 - Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
 - Not required but a plus: musician, swims, speaks Spanish, acting experience
 - Must be legal to work in the US
 
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, with hourly rate starting at $45+
 - Benefits package offered