Governess / Educator

🌟 VACANCY | Governess/Educator A prestigious Emirati family is seeking a highly educated, warm and professional Governess to support the education, development and overall well-being of two children (8 & 5)This is an education and child-development focused role, rather than a traditional nanny position. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the children's academic progress, confidence, independence, emotional development, behavior and social skills.📍 Location: Dubai📅 Working Schedule: 6 days per week⏰ Working Hours: 10 hours per dayKey Responsibilities• Support the children's academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.• Assist with homework, reading, school assignments and educational activities.• Plan engaging, appropriate learning and enrichment activities.• Build strong foundations in reading, communication, numeracy, critical thinking and general knowledge.• Encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and a positive attitude towards learning.• Help develop independence, responsibility and emotional intelligence.• Establish appropriate routines, boundaries and positive behavioral expectations.• Guide the children in manners, etiquette, communication and social behavior.• Monitor educational and developmental progress and identify areas where additional support may be beneficial.• Liaise with parents, teachers, tutors and educational professionals when required.• Coordinate extracurricular activities, educational programs and enrichment opportunities.• Organize educational outings, cultural activities, reading sessions, games and stimulating activities.• Encourage healthy habits and appropriate use of technology and screen time.• Accompany the children to activities and appointments when required.• Travel domestically and internationally with the family and maintain routines and educational activities during travel.• Work professionally with nannies, drivers and other household staff.• Provide regular updates to the parents regarding the children's progress and activities.• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.Candidate Requirements• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related discipline.• Strong understanding of child development and psychology.• Previous experience as a Governess, Teacher, Early Years Educator, Child Development Specialist or in a similar role.• Experience with private, VIP, UHNW or high-profile families would be highly advantageous.• Excellent spoken and written English.• Arabic or additional languages would be an advantage.• Strong academic and educational orientation.• Warm, nurturing and engaging, while able to maintain appropriate structure and boundaries.• Mature, emotionally intelligent and confident when communicating with children and parents.• Polished, professional and well-presented.• Highly organized and capable of managing children's schedules and activities.• Culturally sensitive and comfortable working within an Emirati family environment.• Flexible and willing to travel internationally with the family.• Highly trustworthy, discreet and respectful of the family's privacy.