EH138 - Governess / Family Assistant - Dubai

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

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency in Dubai is seeking a governess/family assistant to care for two children aged 4 and 7. Responsibilities include transporting the children, planning outings, and managing household organization. Candidates must be fluent in English, hold a university degree, and be flexible. The position offers a salary of 20K-25K AED per month, with visa and health insurance provided.

Benefits

Visa provided

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Comfortable working as a team with other household staff.
• Focused on teaching life skills and manners.
• Candidates should be flexible, kind, considerate, with a good sense of humor.

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.
• Travel with the family as needed.

Skills

Fluent English speaking

Comfortable working in a team

Proactive and organized

Energetic and engaging

Developmentally aware

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 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 and 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