The Role
The live-in Governess will provide nurturing care and educational support for a child, monitor development, and collaborate with parents to foster a structured environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
A family in Weston, Connecticut is seeking an experienced live-in Governess to provide exceptional care and developmental support for their young child. This role requires a confident, proactive, and highly adaptable individual who can serve as an extension of the parents while fostering a nurturing, structured, and enriching environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of early childhood development and seamlessly integrate into a busy household.Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, nurturing care and ensure the child's safety and well-being at all times
- Support age-appropriate developmental milestones through engaging educational and enrichment activities
- Create and maintain routines that promote healthy development, learning, and independence
- Plan and implement activities that encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth
- Partner closely with parents to understand and support family values, preferences, and parenting goals
- Monitor developmental progress and proactively identify opportunities for growth and learning
- Assist with nursery organization, children's laundry, and maintaining child-related spaces
- Serve as a positive role model while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Proven ability to support developmental milestones and create enriching learning experiences
- Confident, capable, and proactive with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred
Skills Required
- Proven ability to support developmental milestones and create enriching learning experiences
- Confident, capable, and proactive with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred
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The Company
What We Do
The Calendar Group is a full-service staffing firm established in 2002, specializing in recruiting experienced support staff for high net worth individuals, family offices, busy executives, and their companies. They provide staffing solutions for both home and office environments.
