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Temporary Governess - Switzerland & International Travel TAN-SWI-GOV
Children:
Children: Girl
11
Looking for:
Salary offered:
Salary offered: Negotiable
Start at:
Start at: ASAP
Driver:
Driver: Yes, we need a confident driver
Live in/Live out:
Live in/Live out: Live inLive out
Location of employment (full address):
Employment Basis:
Employment Basis: Temporary (Less than 6 months)
Language requirements:
Working hours:
Working hours: flexible
Detailed description of the job
A private family is seeking a highly experienced, warm and professional Governess for their well-educated 11-year-old daughter. The family is based in the beautiful Swiss countryside near Geneva, with international travel, including Hong Kong.
This is a temporary position, expected to repeat for a couple of weeks several times per year.
The girl speaks fluent English, French and Russian and is entering her teenage years. The family is looking for someone with a strong educational background and, importantly, a good understanding of child/adolescent psychology.
Responsibilities:
- Homework and educational support, including English
- Guidance with teenage behaviour and development
- Teaching and reinforcing good manners and etiquette
- Providing a kind but balanced approach - knowing when to be firm and when to be gentle
- Supporting daily routines and age-appropriate activities
- Occasional evening and overnight care, including periods when parents travel
- Light assistance with the child’s clothes and wardrobe
- Simple cooking when required
- Travelling with the family when possible
Candidate Requirements:
- Mature, highly experienced candidate
- Educational background and strong knowledge of child/adolescent psychology
- Warm, smiling, friendly and emotionally balanced personality
- Able to establish appropriate boundaries while building a positive relationship with the child
- European driving licence - car provided
- Discreet and highly respectful of the family’s privacy and home
- Neat, organised and respectful of household belongings
- Pet-friendly - the family has a small, friendly dog
- Nature-loving and comfortable living/working in the Swiss countryside
- Artistic skills are highly welcomed
- Flexible and comfortable with international travel
Working hours: approximately 6:00-9:00am and 3:00-11:00pm when required
Accommodation: Live-in or live-out can be considered
Location: Near Geneva, Switzerland + international travel
Position: Temporary/repeated throughout the year
Salary: Depending on experience
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