2 VIP Governesses

2 days ago

New York City, New York, United States Educated Households Full-time

2 VIP Holiday Governesses / Nannies (New York, July & August 2023) - REf.: EH_20/JOB (replacing EH_19/JOB).

Educated Households is a higher-tier nanny agency & private household staff agency, based in London, placing full-time élite educated nannies, governesses, tutors, estate managers, palace managers and educated private staff with VIP, UHNW families and Royal Palaces in the Middle East and worldwide: www.educated-households.co.uk.

Two temporary opportunities have just come in for NEW YORK-BASED CANDIDATES ONLY. Please, note that this post originally requested candidates to be based in London in regards to holiday roles. The family's schedule having suddenly changed, NEW YORK-BASED candidates are now urgently sought, as described below.

A visiting VIP family from Qatar are seeking two experienced holiday governesses / holiday nannies, already based in NEW YORK, to maximise their stay whilst holidaying to look after their children respectively aged 8 and 5 years old.

The NEW YORK-BASED governesses / nannies must speak impeccable English to a native level, have to be resourceful to address the needs of children this age and must ensure that the children keep engaged & entertained throughout their time vacationing.

The family will only consider experienced NEW YORK-based candidates having graduated from prestigious universities, with a Bachelor’s Degree at the very least. These are non-negotiable requirements. Ideal candidates might be teachers, holding a PGCE or any relevant teacher's status, experienced with this age group.

Having previously worked as a governess for VIP or VVIP families in the U.K. or overseas will be highly beneficial to handle these positions.

These 2 live-in positions are to start on 19th July 2023, for a period of 2 or 3 weeks, whose exact ending date is yet to be confirmed. The governesses / nannies are expected to work on 12-hour shifts.

Further details will be disclosed as the family’s plans get finalised.

Requirements


  • MUST already be based in NEW YORK.
  • Must have experience working as a governess or as a nanny with VIP or VVIP families either in London or overseas.
  • Temporary live-in positions.
  • 2-week bookings or 3-week bookings.
  • 12-hour shifts.
  • Must be available for as from 19th July 2023, for a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Be familiar with New York City to organise exciting activities for 5 & 8-year-old children.
  • Degree from a reputable University establishment recognised worldwide.
  • Ideally a PGCE or equivalent.
  • DBS / Police check.
  • Paediatric first-aid certificate.
  • Endowed with creative skills.
  • Not being fazed with last-minute schedules and assignments.
  • Culturally-aware and thoughtful candidates.
  • Reporting progress to the Principals or to their representatives.


Skills


  • Endowed with creative skills.
  • An interest in sports might be useful.
  • Not being fazed with last-minute schedules and assignments.
  • Culturally-aware and thoughtful candidates.
  • Engaging with the children to keep them interested & entertained during the summer holiday.
  • Reporting progress to the Principals or their representatives.



Benefits


  • Devising your own entertaining and / or educational program with or without parental input.
  • Complementing your income whilst in New York.

Rates will be discussed on the second rounds of interviews.

What's next?: if interested, please send your CV and cover letter to: info@educated-households.co.uk

Only candidates fitting this brief and already based in NEW YORK will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.