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EH223 - Full Time Nanny/Governess - Dubai

Job Locations AE-Dubai
Posted Date 12 hours ago(6/29/2026 4:09 PM)
Job Reference Code
EH223
# of Openings
1
Category
Governess

Overview

A kind and caring mom living in Dubai is seeking a governess/educator to help care for her four children: aged 3.5 years, twins aged 5 years, and a 8-year-old. The candidate wouldn't initially have all four children at the same time; there will always be a second person on hand.
 
The children are currently home-schooled, and the candidate will follow a set curriculum, specifically tailored for all four children. You will work with Mom as a tag team, with the curriculum and collaborate with the schedule.

The work schedule will be a 9-hour day, starting at 8am and finishing at 6pm with a one hour break midday. Availability to help with the morning/night-time routine, and with the flexibility for occasional later starts/finishes. It would typically be a 5-day week with the option for 5.5 days when required. Two half days will be given to work on lesson planning and weekly retrospectives.

Mom is around, and she would like to spend 1-1 quality time with each child.
 
Mom is open to live-in or live-out.
 
The ideal candidate is loving, caring, and able to get down to the children's level of understanding.
 
The candidate would ideally be available to start by the end of August.

Responsibilities

  • Design and organize age appropriate educational materials and activities 
  • Sourcing, curating and organizing materials and supplies 
  • The children enjoy arts & crafts, and have wonderful imaginations, the candidate should be able to encourage them in this area
  • The children enjoy messy play and experimenting, the candidate should be able to encourage them in this area
  • Deliver lessons in various subjects, providing explanations, demonstrations, and discussions in a fun and engaging manner
  • Assist in identifying tutors/private instructors for specialized topics such as computing, foreign languages, etc. 
  • Devise supplementary activities to complement curriculum subjects, ensuring the children are following their interests
  • It is important that the children learn basic life skills, tidying up after themselves, making their beds in the morning, etc.
  • Ensure that mom is kept up-to-date on the children's progress, challenges, and achievements through informal assessments 
  • Keep to the typical school day timings and ensure the children are in a routine
  • Mom intends to travel frequently and wishes for the children's learning to continue during this period, incorporating their surroundings, language, etc.
  • To be able to encourage manners and set boundaries in a firm, but kind and fair manner
  • Ensure there are opportunities for the children to interact socially with their peers, as well as encouraging independent playtime
  • Keep a record of the children's progress as required by home-schooling regulations or agreements with parents.
  • Source local classes for gymnastics, jujitsu, or Taekwondo

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of child psychology
  • The family love outdoor adventures-weather permitting, so the candidate should enjoy most outdoor activities, and nature
  • Health and fitness are important to our family, the candidate should also encourage and promote this lifestyle and be a great role model to the children
  • The candidate should be creative and artistic - a love for art and photography would be a plus
  • A driver isn't essential but would be a plus 
  • Should be open to help with the children's laundry, light cooking, light cleaning etc. when needed. A housekeeper is also employed
  • Mom would prefer the candidate to have knowledge of the US curriculum but is open to British curriculum
  • Work with mom and help to schedule events

Requirements

 

  • The candidate should be motivated, organized, and creative
  • The candidate should be vocal and able to help with problem solving, and a great communicator
  • US/UK/EU passport/ Green Card/ EAC
  • Must have previous experience of working in Dubai
  • Must be CPR/first aid certified
  • Must be passport and travel ready

Salary and Benefits

  • 25K AED monthly
  • If accommodation is required, a housing/transportation stipend will be provided
  • Visa provided
  • 4 weeks paid holiday
  • Annual flight ticket
  • Health insurance

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