GOVERNESS.

Governess

Governess job (M/F) in Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Franklin

Job Description

An internationally minded family based in Franklin, Tennessee, is seeking an accomplished Governess to oversee the education and personal development of their three children, aged 8 to 11. The successful candidate will accompany the family on domestic and international trips, ensuring a consistent, stimulating, and well-rounded educational experience wherever they go.

This is an opportunity for an experienced educator who can combine structured academic teaching with broader learning in languages, music, cultural awareness, etiquette, and practical life skills. The family values traditional educational principles, high academic standards, and the development of confident, disciplined, and culturally informed children.

The ideal candidate will be an independent, resourceful professional who can create a tailored educational programme while adapting seamlessly to an active family lifestyle and a changing travel schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver structured academic lessons to three school-aged children during morning teaching sessions.
  • Develop individualised lesson plans and educational programmes tailored to each child’s age, abilities, and progress.
  • Lead afternoon activities focused on music, language learning, cultural appreciation, social etiquette, and practical life skills.
  • Integrate destinations, museums, historical sites, and local experiences into the children’s educational programme.
  • Apply traditional teaching principles and establish clear expectations around behaviour, discipline, and personal responsibility.
  • Encourage intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, physical activity, and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
  • Maintain continuity in the children’s education during domestic and international travel.
  • Assess academic performance, track developmental milestones, and provide regular updates on each child’s progress.
  • Organise and maintain appropriate teaching materials, books, learning resources, and equipment for use across multiple locations.
  • Coordinate daily educational activities around the family’s commitments while preserving a consistent and productive learning routine.
  • Support the children’s wider personal development through positive role modelling and age-appropriate guidance.

Job Requirements

  • Formal teaching qualifications and substantial experience in a Governess, private educator, or comparable teaching position.
  • A strong foundation in traditional academic education and the ability to deliver structured, high-quality instruction.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing comprehensive curricula for school-aged children.
  • Knowledge of additional educational disciplines, particularly music, languages, cultural studies, and etiquette.
  • Excellent organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage educational responsibilities independently.
  • A confident, consistent, and balanced approach to discipline, combining clear boundaries with fairness and professionalism.
  • Flexibility and resilience when working within a demanding schedule and travelling frequently.
  • Good physical fitness and the ability to participate in active educational and recreational pursuits.
  • Cultural sensitivity, discretion, and the maturity required to work closely with a private family.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt teaching methods to different settings and learning needs.
  • Valid authorisation to work in the United States, together with the necessary documentation for international travel.

Important: This is a dedicated educational position. The primary responsibility is teaching and academic development, rather than childcare or conventional nanny duties.

Working Conditions

  • Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
  • Accommodation: Live-in or live-out arrangements may be considered.
  • Travel: Regular domestic and international travel, currently approximately twice annually, with the possibility of increased travel in the future.
  • Schedule: Flexible working arrangements aligned with the family’s educational priorities, daily activities, and travel itinerary.
  • Benefits: Medical stipend, paid vacation, and paid time off (PTO).
  • Educational approach: Considerable scope to develop creative learning programmes within the family’s preference for traditional educational values.
  • Travel eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorised to work in the United States and able to travel internationally as required.

Salary

$120,000–$200,000 per annum, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and suitability for the position.

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Élise Moreau
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Élise Moreau est une professionnelle dévouée qui cumule dix ans d'expérience chez MMI, débutant à temps partiel en 2014 et passant à temps plein en 2015. Spécialisée dans les relations clients et candidats, elle excelle auprès des personnes originaires du Royaume-Uni, des États-Unis et d'Europe de l'Est. Parlant couramment l'anglais, l'ukrainien et le russe, Marina possède un multilinguisme qui facilite une communication fluide. Son rôle dépasse les frontières, ayant dirigé les bureaux de MMI au Royaume-Uni et en Ukraine. Marina se passionne pour la compréhension des besoins spécifiques des clients et des candidats, garantissant des correspondances parfaites, en adéquation avec leurs objectifs et leur personnalité. Elle s'attache à tisser des liens durables et à offrir un service exceptionnel.

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