Travelling Governess job (M/F) in Seattle, USA and Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Education & Child Development

• Take an active role in the children’s intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Design creative and age-appropriate learning activities tailored to each child’s abilities and interests.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and real-world experiences.
• Support homework, school assignments and educational projects.
• Identify individual strengths, talents and areas of interest and recommend opportunities for further development.
• Encourage confidence, independence, good manners and positive behaviour.
• Develop stimulating routines that complement the children’s formal education.

Activities & Enrichment

• Research and organise suitable extracurricular activities.
• Arrange cultural experiences, museum visits, educational excursions and sporting activities.
• Plan engaging outings that broaden the children’s knowledge and understanding of the world.
• Encourage the children to explore new interests and develop their individual talents.
• Accompany the children to activities, appointments and other commitments.
• Maintain their routines and educational structure while travelling.

School & Tutor Liaison

• Communicate effectively with teachers, tutors and other educational professionals.
• Coordinate information between the family and the children’s schools.
• Support the implementation of educational recommendations and learning plans.
• Maintain awareness of academic progress and provide appropriate feedback to the parents.

International Travel

• Travel extensively with the family and accompany the children internationally.
• Ensure the children’s routines, education and activities remain consistent while abroad.
• Research and arrange enriching experiences at different destinations.
• Adapt educational activities to the family’s location and travel schedule.
• Maintain a professional and discreet presence throughout all travel.

Children’s Organisation

• Keep toys, books, educational materials and play areas tidy following activities.
• Ensure the children’s personal belongings are organised and ready for school, activities and travel.
• Help maintain consistent routines across different residences and destinations.

Occasional Personal Assistant Support

During school hours, the Governess may occasionally assist the mother with light personal assistant tasks, including:

• Making restaurant and activity reservations.
• Organising appointments or activities.
• Conducting simple online research.
• Assisting with occasional personal errands and administrative tasks.

No cooking, laundry or general housekeeping duties are required, as the family employs a fully staffed household team.