Tutor & Governess

Private Educator / Governess – Full Academic Leadership Role

Arlington, Virginia. No relocation
Full-Time | Live-Out | Permanent
$45–$60 per hour (DOE) | W-2 | Benefits

PLEASE NOTE:
This is NOT a tutoring, nanny, or childcare position. The candidate MUST have home schooling experience, previous elementary educator or governess  experience. This is a role within a private home environment.

Must reside within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA.

The Opportunity

A professional, education-forward family in Arlington, VA, seeks a highly capable Private Educator / Governess to design and lead the academic development of their bright and thoughtful six-year-old son.

This role is ideal for an experienced educator who thrives in a one-on-one, autonomous setting and is comfortable serving as the academic architect of a child’s day.

The child works daily with a certified Orton-Gillingham specialist for 90 minutes, focused on structured literacy and foundational math. The selected educator will thoughtfully design and execute the remainder of the academic day across subjects, including:

Science

History

Social Studies

Art

Music

Physical Education

Project-Based & Experiential Learning

This is a long-term position within a fully staffed, professionally managed home.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is NOT a tutoring, nanny, or childcare position. The candidate MUST have home schooling experience, previous elementary educator or governess  experience. This is a role within a private home environment.

Must reside within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA.

The Child

A bright, curious, and sensitive six-year-old who thrives on predictability, calm structure, and thoughtful engagement. He is socially cautious in new settings and responds best to gentle authority, emotional attunement, and consistent routines.

The ideal educator will understand how to balance intellectual rigor with emotional scaffolding and executive function development.

Position Responsibilities

Design and implement full academic programming beyond structured literacy sessions

Create hands-on, project-based, multi-sensory learning experiences

Reinforce structured literacy principles in collaboration with the OG specialist

Scaffold executive function skills, including planning, organization, and transitions

Foster intellectual confidence and emotional resilience

Maintain organized academic systems and materials

Collaborate professionally within a staffed household

Prepare lunch/snacks (flexible if preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

45–$60 per hour (DOE)

Paid via W-2 (on the books)

Healthcare stipend (if needed)

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

table, long-term role

Schedule:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
No travel required.

Driving is required.
Non-smoking household.

Who Should Apply

This position is best suited for an educator who values:

Curriculum design freedom

One-on-one instruction in a home environment

Long-term impact

Relationship-based teaching

We are seeking a long-term educational partner — not a short-term instructor.

Qualified candidates residing within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA are invited to apply.