Child Governess / Nanny-Housekeeper job (M/F) in Paris, France
Job description
A private American family residing in one of Paris's most prestigious neighbourhoods is seeking an experienced, native English-speaking Governess-Nanny to provide dedicated care for their 8-year-old child while ensuring the smooth and immaculate running of their Parisian residence.
This is a combined role of the highest standard, calling for someone who is as naturally at ease with children as they are with the demands of a well-run private household.
The ideal candidate will bring warmth, structure, and an instinctive understanding of what excellence in private service truly means.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive before- and after-school care, as well as full-time care during school holidays
- Handle school drop-offs, pick-ups, and all transportation to extracurricular activities and appointments
- Supervise homework and provide academic support appropriate to the child's level
- Plan and lead engaging educational, creative, and physical activities
- Deliver natural English-language immersion through daily conversation, reading, and play
- Accompany the child on cultural outings, day trips, and family travel as required
- Maintain consistent and reassuring routines around meals, sleep, and personal hygiene
- Foster the child's emotional wellbeing and social development with patience and care
- Oversee and coordinate household staff and external service providers
- Maintain the residence in impeccable order at all times
- Manage grocery shopping, household supplies, and inventory
- Prepare or supervise the child's meals; assist with family meal preparation as required
- Manage all household laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organisation
- Handle day-to-day correspondence and errands on behalf of the family
- Anticipate household needs and address them proactively and discreetly
Requirements
- Native English speaker strictly required
- Conversational French (B1/B2 minimum) to interact with local providers and the school environment
- Proven experience as a nanny and/or housekeeper within a private, high-standards household
- Warm, nurturing, and naturally engaging with children
- Exceptionally organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Absolute discretion and deep respect for family privacy
- Valid driver's licence
- Clean background check
- Well-presented, professional, and reliable
- Committed to a long-term position
Work conditions
- Position: Child Governess / Nanny-Housekeeper
- Location: Paris, 7th arrondissement
- Contract: CDI — Full-time
- Accommodation: Provided
- Start date: End of August 2026
- Confidentiality: Strictly private family
Salary
Christopher Lebreton is a freelance recruiter with Morgan & Mallet International, specializing in the placement of household staff for an international HNW and UHNW clientele.
With a background in luxury hospitality, where he held the position of Sous Chef Executive at the InterContinental Lyon – Hôtel-Dieu, he has developed a deep understanding of excellence-driven environments, team leadership, and bespoke service standards.
This hands-on experience enables him to accurately identify candidates capable of thriving in demanding and highly confidential settings. He recruits for a wide range of roles, including private chefs, butlers, house managers, housekeepers, chauffeurs, and other key household positions.
His approach is defined by a strong understanding of client expectations, a rigorous selection process, and a tailored, discreet service, ensuring long-term and highly aligned placements.
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