Governess Job and Vacancy

Family living in Moscow, Russia is looking for an experienced English speaking Governess to teach their daughter English, etiquette and playing musical instruments.

The right candidate should speak fluent English, French or German languages will be as advantage. The family travels to the UK several times a year so the governess must be available for travels. 

Requirements
  • At least 3 years’ experience as Governess for private families
  • Experience of working with children/one child
  • Higher education diploma
  • Fluent English, command of other languages (French/German) would be as advantage
  • Able to play and teach playing musical instruments (piano, violin…)
  • Pet lover
  • Not allergic to animals (dogs, birds)
  • Loving children
  • High sense of responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organised and self-disciplined person
  • Active and dynamic
  • Available
  • Flexible
  • Able to travel
  • Non-smoker

Duties and responsibilities
  • Teaching the girl English and other European languages (French/German) as advantage
  • Teaching manners and etiquette 
  • Providing music lessons to the girl (piano lessons, few times a week)
  • Playing various educational games with the child, crafting, singing, dancing, drawing 
  • Reading to the child
  • Stimulating intellectual, physical and social development of the girl
  • Taking the girl for walks
  • Accompanying the family and the girl while traveling
  • Compliance with security measures and personal hygiene of the child 
  • Discussing with parents all the issues related the child’s upbringing 

Schedule
Monday to Friday, rarely at weekends

Accommodation
This is a live-in position. Furnished accommodation is provided in the house.

Salary
Negotiable/competitive. 
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​Position filled