Governess Job and Vacancy


VIP Family situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Governess to care for, educate and accompany their 1.5 year old son on a daily basis.

The candidate's high level of experience working with toddler's & young children in a luxury private household; combined with their qualifications in early childhood development & stimulation will be utilized fully.  This position includes private accommodation, meals and utilities.  

Responsibilities
​
  • Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the child.
  • Supervise the child's activities at all times (all waking hours)
  • Plan and prepare small meals and bottles for, and feed, the child
  • Dress the child for daily activities
  • Dress and prepare luggage for travel & special occasions 
  • Arrange and implement travel routine
  • Travel with and permanently act as companion for the child
  • Implement and keep to safety requirements for the child during travel and daily activities
  • Place the child down for naps and bedtime
  • Structure and implement sleeping routine
  • Bathe the child
  • Change diapers when required
  • Potty train the child when required
  • Perform housework related to child care, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles
  • Teach the child good social manners & customs
  • Arrange stimulating and educational games and activities on a daily basis
  • Play with the child, both indoors and outdoors
  • Plan and lead educational activities, including reading, with the child in English
  • Discipline the child, when necessary, and include teaching of good manners and social behaviour
  • Administer medicine to the baby with parents authorization
  • Teach proper English, and speak English all the time with the child
  • Daily, weekly and monthly reporting and open communication with parents regarding child's progress
  • Activity, daily progress and development reporting to parents at all times

Profile

  • Child Passion
  • Tutoring in English method
  • Fluent english (written, speak & write)
  • VIP experienced
  • Discreet
  • High school graduate preferred
  • Experience caring for young children
  • Training in early childhood education
  • First aid training 
  • Reliable, honest, and trustworthy
  • Physical ability to care for a young child
  • Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task with minimal supervision
  • Ability to be an ambassador for the household and teach same to child

Package

  • Excellent salary for the right candidate
  • Package (furnished apartment) with high standard close to principal residence
  • Flight ticket paid to return home for holiday / break
  • All living expenses paid
  • Flexible hours with Friday's off and two 1 hour breaks per day. (12 hour day)
  • Saudi Visa paid and flight ticket for interview if required
  • 1 Month Trial Period 

​Position filled​