Live-In Professional Nanny & Governess | High-Profile Family | Dorado, Puerto Rico
Position: Full-Time, Live-In Professional Governess
Location: Dorado, Puerto Rico (6-7 months), New York City (3 months), with additional travel across Europe
Start Date: May 2025 (Trial period of 2 weeks available in late March/April)
Salary: $140,000 – $160,000+ per year (40-hour workweek) Higher compensation for Norland-educated candidates
Schedule: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday – Friday (1-hour lunch break)
Languages: Major plus if you speak Spanish or French
Overview
A highly educated, experienced, and nurturing Professional Governess is sought for a family based primarily in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The role involves caring for two bright and curious children, ages 3 and 5, providing an enriching and structured educational environment while fostering independence, manners, and social development.
The family, originally from Spain and France but raised in New York City, values a governess who is culturally aware, highly organized, and able to provide academic instruction and structured guidance.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, hands-on education in all subjects, tailoring learning to each child’s developmental stage.
- Develop educational outlines, lesson plans, and structured activities for both children.
- Foster independence, confidence, and self-sufficiency in daily tasks and decision-making.
- Encourage proper etiquette, manners, and social skills.
- Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities, outings, and enrichment experiences.
- Drive children to and from school, extracurriculars, and appointments (clean driver’s license required).
- Provide swimming supervision and instruction.
- Assist with homework, language development, and cultural exposure.
- Oversee and manage all child-related tasks, including packing/unpacking for travel, cooking for children, laundry, cleaning after children.
- Work in coordination with parents and other household staff (housekeeper, private chef) to maintain consistency in routine.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of teaching experience in a private household and 4 years in a educational setting.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
- Montessori Certification is a huge plus.
- Norland Education candidates will be considered for the higher end of the salary range.
- Experience working with high-profile, international families is a plus.
- Fluent English speaker; Spanish or French proficiency is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of child development, Montessori or Reggio Emilia methods preferred.
- Ability to create tailored learning experiences, engaging lesson plans, and interactive activities.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage schedules, academic progress, and behavioral development.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability for international travel.
- Comfortable swimming and supervising in water.
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
- 3 professional references
- Authorized to work in the USA (no visa sponsorship available at this time)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $140,000 – $160,000+ per year based on experience.
- Higher compensation for Norland-educated candidates.
- Overtime compensation for additional hours.
- Private, 2-bedroom apartment located a short drive from the family’s residence.
- Use of a vehicle for both work and personal use.
- Insurance stipend.
- 4 weeks of paid vacation + all major holidays off.
- Two round-trip flights home per year.
- Relocation assistance available.
- 20% holiday/birthday bonus for an outstanding candidate and 6% toward a 401K or a retirement plan.
Application Details
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references in a PDF format to [info@housemanagersnetwork.com] with the subject line: “Nanny/Governess Application – Dorado, PR.”
Only qualified candidates will be contacted! Please no calls about the position.
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