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Children Governess - Child Development Specialist

salary Salary :

fr85,000 - 92,000 yearly

icon building Company : Heritage Staffing, Inc.
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Job Description - Children Governess - Child Development Specialist

Children's Governess / Child Development Specialist

Geneva  ·  Private Family  ·  Full-Time

  • Location: Geneva left bank (Rive Gauche), Switzerland

  • Employment type: Full-time, long-term position

  • Schedule: 45 hours/week over 5 days (potentially 6), weekends included, with one weekend off per month

  • Accommodation: Live-out preferred

  • Salary: CHF 85,000 – 92,000 gross per annum, depending on experience

  • Start date: ASAP

  • Travel: Occasional travel during school holidays


ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a private family based in Geneva, is seeking an exceptional Children's Governess to support the care, education and development of their three boys, aged 8, 5 and 3. This long-term role is suited to a warm, experienced childcare professional who combines genuine affection and playfulness with structure, sound judgement and initiative. It offers stability and genuine opportunities for professional growth.
THE CHILDREN


  • 8-year-old boy: encourage reading, writing, independent learning, concentration and confidence.

  • 5-year-old boy: support early literacy, curiosity, social skills and emotional development.

  • 3-year-old boy: provide engaging early-years activities, consistent routines and age-appropriate developmental support.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Provide attentive, hands-on care and maintain safe, consistent daily routines.

  • Support English literacy, homework, early numeracy and age-appropriate educational enrichment.

  • Plan creative activities, reading, outdoor play and physical exercise, while encouraging limited screen time.

  • Build independence, good manners, patience, emotional regulation and positive sibling relationships.

  • Coordinate the children's schedules, school preparations, activities and day-to-day needs.

  • Communicate proactively with the parents and collaborate respectfully with other household staff.

  • Maintain discretion, confidentiality and a calm, positive environment.


CANDIDATE PROFILE


  • 7 to 10+ years of professional nanny or governess experience, ideally with several children of different ages.

  • Early childhood education, teaching or child development qualifications preferred.

  • Fluent English essential; French or Spanish an advantage.

  • Current paediatric first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to renew promptly.

  • Excellent verifiable references and a record of stable, long-term placements.

  • Candidates based in Geneva preferred; exceptional candidates elsewhere may be considered.


PERSONAL QUALITIES


  • Warm, energetic and patient.

  • Emotionally intelligent and confident in setting appropriate boundaries.

  • Highly organised, proactive, discreet and showing sound judgement.

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Heritage Staffing, Inc.

SECO-licensed recruitment agency in Geneva. Private household & family office staffing in Switzerland. Trusted by UHNW families for over 15 years.

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