Live-out Governess in Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

About the position

As a Live-out Governess in Houston, TX, you will play a crucial role in the daily care and supervision of two young children, aged 3.5 and 5 years old, while also providing specialized support for a child with special needs. This position requires a full-time commitment, working Monday through Friday for 45 to 55 hours per week. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and collaborating with top specialists in various fields such as nutrition, therapy, and education to ensure the best care for the special needs child. You will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of the child's developmental stages, ensuring that all care and educational plans are aligned with the latest advancements and expert recommendations. In addition to your supervisory duties, you will conduct thorough research and provide detailed reports to the parents, offering expert-backed recommendations to enhance the child's development. Communication with the parents is key, as you will share progress updates and new opportunities for the child's growth. You will also develop and implement age-appropriate educational activities that align with Montessori principles, ensuring the children's safety, emotional well-being, and proper manners. Your role will involve organizing a balanced daily routine that includes educational, recreational, social, and rest periods. You will teach and reinforce proper table manners and social skills, while also encouraging the 5-year-old to overcome selective eating habits through meal planning focused on health and nutrition. Utilizing educational technology and planning social activities and outings will also be part of your responsibilities. Creating a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment is essential, especially for fostering a love of learning in an autistic child.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collaborate with top specialists in nutrition, therapy, and education for the special needs child.
• Continuously monitor the child's developmental stages and stay updated on best practices and treatments.
• Conduct thorough research and provide detailed reports to parents with expert-backed recommendations.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing progress updates and new opportunities for enhancing the child's development.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational activities aligned with Montessori principles.
• Ensure the children's safety, emotional well-being, and proper manners.
• Organize a balanced daily routine that includes educational, recreational, social, and rest periods.
• Teach and reinforce proper table manners and social skills, encouraging the 5-year-old to overcome selective eating habits.
• Incorporate educational technology into learning activities.
• Plan social activities and outings to enhance the children's social skills and experiences.
• Foster a love of learning through creative and engaging teaching methods tailored to the needs of an autistic child.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in a similar role (Governess, Nanny, Teacher).
• Preferred experience with younger children and learning difficulties/neurodivergent children.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education.
• Experience in Montessori Education highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and teaching skills.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with autistic children and understanding their unique needs.
• Patience and empathy in managing selective eating and social issues.
• Tech-savviness to incorporate educational technology effectively.

Benefits

• Salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, PTO, and 401k.
• Relocation stipend offered for out-of-state candidates.