Governess
Skills
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Early Development & Learning
- Plan and carry out age-appropriate developmental activities (motor skills, sensory play,
- early communication)
- Encourage language development through reading, song, and intentional verbal
- engagement
- Support emotional, physical, and cognitive milestone development
- Introduce books, music, flashcards, and interactive play to promote healthy brain
- growth
Development & Etiquette Training
- Teach and reinforce high standards of etiquette, manners, and social protocol aligned
- with Gulf and international expectations.
- Encourage emotional intelligence, independence, and personal responsibility.
- Plan and supervise cultural outings, museum visits, and enrichment activities aligned
- with the family's values.
Hygiene & Safety
- Maintain exceptionally high personal hygiene standards, especially before handling
- the baby, food, or the baby’s belongings
- Ensure the baby’s environment—including play areas, nursery, pram, high chair, toys,
- and learning tools are sanitized and organized daily
- Maintain hygiene protocols for baby’s items such as bottles, utensils, teethers, and
- feeding accessories
- Promote and practice hand hygiene frequently throughout the day
- Ensure a germ-conscious routine when returning from outdoor activities or during
- illness
Routine & Care Support
- Support feeding and sleeping routines in alignment with the family’s preferences
- Monitor signs of developmental changes (teething, crawling, behavioural shifts) and
- support transitions smoothly
- Maintain a structured and calm environment conducive to learning and comfort
- Create and maintain structured daily routines for learning, meals, rest, and recreation.
- Oversee wardrobe planning and grooming for the children, ensuring neat appearance
- suitable for formal and informal settings.
- Work collaboratively with household staff including nannies, tutors, security, and chefs
- to ensure a seamless day-to-day environment.
- Travel with the family (domestically and internationally) and ensure educational
- consistency while abroad.
Family Communication & Coordination
- Provide clear and professional updates to parents regarding milestones, routines, and
- behaviour
- Work collaboratively with household staff, maintaining alignment in schedules,
- hygiene, and care routines
- Be flexible and prepared to travel with the family if needed, ensuring a consistent
- standard of care across settings.
- Uphold the highest level of discretion and confidentiality at all times
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