A busy, welcoming Upper East Side family seeks a fantastic governess for 2 children, aged 5-years and 6-years.  The schedule is likely to be Monday through Friday, from 1.00pm-6.30pm, plus one full day/morning every weekend, if possible.  Ideally the role will begin early September.

Both children will be attending prestigious local schools and so the focus for the governess will be on supporting their continued academic development, as well as on their general well-being and emotional development.  Responsibilities will therefore include:

• Picking up the children from school when required and taking them to any after school activities or engagements
• Supporting with evening homework and overseeing general school work
• Developing their fine and gross motor skills, practising pen holding, writing, using scissors etc
• Ensuring a strong emphasis on etiquette, general manners and respectful, appropriate and kind behavior
• Help with evening reading and with instilling a love of literature
• Encouraging the children's creativity and imagination
• Maintaining gentle but firm boundaries, comfortable encouraging the children to take responsibility and teaching them about consequences
• Assisting in their sporting activities, encouraging regular outdoor play and exercise
• Occasional light cooking, tidying and general organisation, although this is a fully staffed household and so this won't be a regular requirement
• Regular domestic and international travel with the family including to the UK, Europe, and the Hamptons
• Occasional babysitting or proxy parenting (the parents sometimes travel without the children)
• Maintaining the educational routine over the holidays - planning fun activities that tie in with their curriculum and learning, as well as a consistent approach to the fundamental skills
• Preparation for travel including packing, planning and scheduling activities, and general coordination
• Organising enriching activities and museum visits for days off school/weekends or during holidays

• Organized and professional, while also warm and friendly
• Educated and very focused on childhood development
• Comfortable supporting children with school projects and homework
• Considerate, proactive, full of initiative and with strong communication skills
• Previous experience with similar aged children and in a fully staffed household essential
• Strong swimmer and happy to supervise and engage with children in and around water
• A flexible and pitch-in approach to the role and general household support
• A strong and verifiable background in supporting children educationally
• French and/or Spanish-speaking candidates would be preferred (but this isn't essential)
• Dog-friendly - the family occasionally care for a small, friendly dog
• Available from 7th September at the latest

• From $50-$65/hr, DOE
• Full health cover provided, including vision and dental
• The family can also sponsor a J1 visa for UK candidates that meet the criteria and are a perfect fit for the role