EH138 - Governess/Family Assistant - Dubai

British American Household Staffing; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dubai-based family is seeking a governess/family assistant to care for their two children. The role includes transporting the children, planning activities, and providing a stimulating environment. Ideal candidates should have a university degree, be fluent in English, and possess strong organizational skills. The salary ranges from 20K to 25K AED per month and includes benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays.

Benefits

Visa provided

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to travel with the family as needed.
• Experience in child-related organization and activities.

Responsibilities

• Transporting the children home from school and to extracurricular activities.
• Proactively planning outings and play-dates.
• Handling child-related organization and tidying.

Skills

Fluent English speaking

Proactive and organized

Comfortable working in a team

Energetic and engaging

Education

University degree

Job description

Overview

A family living in Dubai is seeking a governess/family assistant to care for their two children, ages 4 and 7 years old. The schedule is to be confirmed, but will be a 6-day week, with a later start on the Saturday.

The children attend school full-time, and during these hours, the candidate will attend to other duties as a family assistant; researching, sourcing, making appointments, updating the calendars, etc. Once the school hours are finished, and during the holidays, the children will be the candidate's main responsibility, and the family assistant role will take up less time.

The family would prefer the candidate to have their own accommodation, but could provide it if required.

The family has a French Bulldog, who the candidate may be required to walk if needed.

Responsibilities

• Transporting the children home from school and to extracurricular activities
• Proactively planning outings and play-dates
• Handling child-related organization and tidying
• Incorporating education into all aspects of daily life
• Communicating about daily plans
• Travel with the family as needed
• Coordinating schedule, researching activities, and making appointments
• Promoting life skills such as engaging in conversation with adults, hosting friends, and keeping belongings tidy and in good order

Qualifications

• Comfortable working as a team with other household staff
• Focused on teaching life skills and manners
• Proactive an organized
• Energetic and engaging
• Developmentally aware, and able to provide a stimulating and enriching environment
• University degree
• Candidates should be flexible, kind, considerate, with a good sense of humor.

Requirements

• Fluent English speaking
• Travel ready as the family will require the candidate to travel with them
• Available to start ASAP

Salary and Benefits

• 20K-25K AED per month
• Visa provided
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays