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A loving and organised family based in Mumbai, India, is seeking a professional, experienced, and nurturing Governess / Early Childhood Educator to care for and support the development of their 18-month-old son.
The ideal candidate will be highly educated, with a strong background in early years education, and able to provide a structured, stimulating, and development-focused environment tailored to the child’s age.
This is a live-in role with a private bedroom and bathroom provided. The governess will work in partnership with the mother (who is often at home) to ensure the child’s daily routine, early learning, and overall well-being are consistently supported.
A family is seeking a highly educated and adaptable English or French Governess who is also open to supporting nanny-style duties when required. This is a hybrid role combining structured academic support with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities and flexible childcare, particularly during travel and school holidays.
The family is looking for someone intelligent, calm, and firm, with a natural ability to engage children while maintaining clear boundaries. A love for the outdoors is essential, as the role will involve a significant amount of time spent outside and active engagement.
Flexibility is key, as the family requires someone who can adapt to changing schedules, travel frequently, and confidently manage both educational and childcare responsibilities.
A distinguished private family in Tashkent, Uzbekistan is seeking an exceptional Russian speaking Governess to support the intellectual, cultural, and emotional development of their 5- year-old son.
The family is looking for a native Russian speaker (or a truly fluent, native-level speaker) with conversational English, enabling easy communication within the household and during travel.
This role is not focused on formal academic tutoring. Instead, the governess will enrich the child’s world through culture, literature, creativity, and thoughtful guidance, working in harmony with the existing nannies who manage daily care and language exposure.
The child is already multilingual (Russian, English, and Chinese). The governess’s role is to deepen his appreciation of culture, manners, reading, and personal development, nurturing curiosity, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
The ideal governess is an intelligent, cultured, and warm professional who inspires curiosity and creativity. She blends educational expertise with emotional depth, creating a nurturing environment where learning is woven seamlessly into everyday life — thoughtful, enriching, and full of joy.
Our esteemed client in Dubai is seeking a professional and experienced Governess to provide dedicated care and guidance for a 7-year-old boy. The ideal candidate will be firm and disciplined while remaining nurturing and supportive, able to balance structure with engaging educational and recreational activities.
The child is active and sporty, with a particular interest in basketball and football, and the governess will be expected to encourage his growth both academically and physically.
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