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What is a Governess?
To the extent that she is in charge of the child’s safety and welfare, a governess’s function undoubtedly overlaps with that of a nanny. In certain situations, she may also perform specific tasks that are more typically performed by a nanny. It also fits in with the work of a tutor or instructor to the degree that a family may ask her to either complement an existing curriculum or create a new one depending on the child’s preferred learning environment or learning style. It’s critical to explain the subtleties that set a governess apart from her counterparts. She is responsible for fostering the child’s intellectual, social-emotional, and educational growth, hence her responsibilities are less straightforward than those of a nanny.
To begin the process of hiring a governess, get in touch with us.
To begin the process of hiring a governess, get in touch with us.
What is a Live-In Nanny’s Schedule?
A governess’s responsibilities usually include age-appropriate activities that help children grow socially and emotionally as well as academically. These activities also help children expand their horizons and encourage them to ask questions and interact with the world. She will usually teach the child a second language, educate them to read music, teach them to play an instrument, teach them etiquette, and promote excellent behavior and manners. A governess must have an educational background, whereas nannies may not usually need one.
A governess is mostly concerned with making sure her charges are meeting academic milestones and acting appropriately, even if she will always make sure kids are safe and well-cared for (which may overlap with the duties of a nanny).
Typical responsibilities of a governess as follows:
- Support child’s learning as required (per school/ homeschool curriculum). This typically incorporates; attending parents’ evenings/ liaising with teaching staff/ sourcing and working alongside private tutors/ engaging with educational networks e.g. sourcing supplementary learning materials, as appropriate
- Liaise with parents, teaching staff and nannies re: objectives, progress and developmental strategies
- Implement age-specific and appropriate activities, ensuring child thrives emotionally, physically and academically.
- Teach extra-curricular, specialist skills e.g. playing a musical instrument/ speaking a new language/ playing a particular sport.
- Travel with the family (if required) and organize child’s leisure and educational activities during the trip.
- Instill/ reinforce manners, etiquette and social skills that the child can successfully implement in any given situation.
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