Job Title: Family Assistant and Governess
Reports to: Principal or Household Manager
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm
Location: Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Must Be Willing To Travel With Family, Live Out
Position Overview:
A family of three is seeking a highly qualified governess for a hybrid position that includes family assistant responsibilities. Both parents work from home, and the 2 year old daughter will be home-schooled. Primary residence is in Downtown Charleston, SC with other part-time residences. The governess must be willing to travel with the family, usually between South Carolina and California.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education with an orientation towards a Waldorf or Montessori approach. As a governess, the candidate would collaborate with the primary parent in developing a customized homeschool curriculum, developmentally appropriate learning activities, and outdoor adventures that place a focus on nature. The parents are very hands-on and will be involved in the homeschooling, which is why this role is not solely a childcare role.
Approximately half the time, the role will be dedicated to assisting the family and managing the daily operations of the household and the ongoing tasks that help the family’s daily life run smoothly and efficiently.
Governess Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the primary caretaker on lesson planning and curriculum
- Homeschool the child in a fun and engaging way that emphasizes time in nature
- Present child with creative projects that foster the imagination and cultivates the child’s intellectual, emotional, and spiritual capacities
- Manage the schedule of the child, including homeschooling, activities, and childcare
Family Assistant Responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth operations of all household activities
- Assist in maintaining an organized and beautiful home environment
- Run errands, light housekeeping, and organizing
- Provide pet care as needed
- Assist in travel planning, event planning, and scheduling
- Manage vehicle and home maintenance and associated vendors
- Research, Bill Pay, Phone Calls, Email Correspondence
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
- Must have a “no task is too small” attitude
- Must be organized, efficient, proactive, and work independently
- Be discreet, reliable, and have a warm and caring demeanor
- Willing To Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Must Be CPR/First-Aid Certified
- Own car and valid driver’s license, clean driving record
- Provide at least two references
- Legally Able To Work In United States
- Valid U.S. Passport
Preferences:
- Degree or Certificate in Education
- Relevant experience as a personal or executive assistant
- Teaching Experience in the Montessori or Waldorf method
- Unvaccinated Candidates Preferred
Compensation:
Hourly Pay is $45/hr. This is a full-time hourly position.
Formal background check required.