Governess/Nanny/Education Focus - East Coast Based - PLACED

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Governess/Nanny - East Coast
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None Listed
Posted Date
January 6, 2026

Governess – Nanny

Location: United States, East Coast (with international travel)
Schedule: Full-time; flexibility required
Start Date: Early January / First of the Year 2026
Children: Two school-aged children (a third child is currently attending university)

A wonderful UHNW family based on the East Coast of the United States is seeking an experienced Governess/Nanny to support their school-aged children. The ideal candidate will be a polished, calm, and education-focused professional who can integrate seamlessly into a quiet, respectful household.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee afternoon routines

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with flexibility

  • Support homework, academic reinforcement, A/P curriculum and educational enrichment

  • Encourage social, academic, and extracurricular engagement (e.g., sourcing a specialist or professor to provide enrichment in coding, AI utilization, STEM-based learning, and cultural exposure)

  • Research and plan travel to areas of interest for a highly active family, including scuba diving, kite surfing, and ski destinations

  • School drop-off and pick-up, driving to activities, and appointment coordination

  • Manage children’s calendars, schedules, and logistics

  • Organize playdates and extracurricular commitments

  • Prepare simple, healthy snacks

  • Maintain organization of children’s belongings and study areas

  • Provide gentle guidance, appropriate boundaries, and a calm, stable presence

Ideal Candidate

  • Background in education (Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred); familiarity with Montessori, Waldorf, or MUSE approaches

  • Calm, polished, warm, and professional demeanor

  • Discreet, with the ability to maintain excellent boundaries

  • Self-managing with a proactive approach 

  • Team-oriented with no ego; able to integrate into a quiet household

  • Comfortable with international travel

  • Familiarity with families who have strong ties to Europe

Requirements

  • Fluent in English - German/Spanish advantageous 

  • Significant experience with school-aged children, including homeschooling support (Children - 8 and 12 years old)

  • Valid driver’s license and a safe, reliable driving record, passport ready

  • Strong ability to manage calendars, school logistics, and scheduling

  • Experience in similar UHNW households with excellent verifiable references

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (U.S. passport holder or legal resident)

  • Availability to travel internationally without restrictions

  • Tech-savvy, forward-thinking, education-focused, and able to think creatively and outside the box

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $140,000–$190,000 DOE

  • Full benefits package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Housing stipend

  • Two weeks paid vacation

  • One week paid sick leave

  • Private housing and relocation assistance 

  • Long-term, stable opportunity with a committed family

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