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What is a governess salary in the USA and the UK?

5/13/2021

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A governess position remains one of the heavily sorted occupations in the UK and the United States. However, understanding their duties, skill sets and requirements will make employment easier. Let’s take a look at whom a governess is, what they do, their duties, and average earnings around the world.
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What is a governess?

A governess can be said to be a lady who tutors and trains kids in a household or hostel. Her major duties are teaching kids how to speak, write and communicate effectively.

Duties of a governess

Here are some of the duties required of a governess.

Help with schoolwork and assignments

A governess is expected to help children with any school work and homework. This includes supervision, rehearsing, and educating them.

Plan studies and marks lesson notes

The governess should be able to have a study plan for the children and how she wants to execute it. She should also set lessons and mark accordingly.

Preparing children for school and other educational activities

She is expected to get the children ready every day for school and also when there are extra activities like debates/quiz, she should prepare them.

Requirements to be a governess

Here are some requirements to be fulfilled to be a governess.

Some experience

A governess should have a little experience in cleaning homes. She should be able to prove that she can take care of the house and kids’ studies.

Must be able to work with little or no supervision

A governess should be an independent worker. She should be able to deal with most house issues without recourse for help or assistance. This is where experience comes in, and their performance must be high.

Good time management skills

A reliable governess must be able to manage time cells. They must be able to do lots of house duties in the quickest time.

Multi-task abilities

This is very important, as it shows they can carry out their functions responsibly. Governess should know how to multitask duties without compromising.

Reliability

A governess should have the trust of his employer, especially when they are not around. They should be reliable and make the best decision in critical situations, especially around children.
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Educational qualifications to be a governess

Anyone applying for the job should have about 2 years of experience in a hostel or private household. They are also expected to have at least a secondary level of education.
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Some employers ask for specialized degrees like the English language, guidance and counseling, and other educational degrees. Many elite households insist a governess must have an English as a second language (TESOL) or equivalent certifications.

How much do they earn in the US?

An average governess in the United States gets about $90 000 as wages as of April 1st, 2021. The range is as low as $70 000 and high as $120 000. This governess wage depends on some essential factors like education, years of experience, certifications, and roles. This salary may sometimes include health benefits, holiday allowance amongst others.

How much salary does a governess earn in the United Kingdom?

An average governess takes home about £55 000 yearly, but it could span around £40 000 to £70 000 depending on some indices. These are expertise, experience, the city you work in, and education.
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Governess positions are on the rise in Europe and America, however, fulfilling the requirements gets you a governess job quickly.
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