Governess / Educational Mentor

A La Carte Premium FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 130,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education service is looking for a governess (personal educational mentor) to support the education of a 15-year-old girl. Responsibilities include monitoring homework, fostering self-organization, and liaising with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience in education and a strong understanding of adolescent psychology. The position requires daily reporting and is primarily on-site, with long-term cooperation. A flexible schedule is possible during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as a governess, tutor, or teacher working with teenagers.
• Strong understanding of adolescent psychology.
• Organizational skills and the ability to build trust with a teenager.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational process of a 15-year-old girl.
• Monitor curriculum and homework completion.
• Organize additional classes and activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with teenagers

Understanding of adolescent psychology

Strong organizational skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Motivation for personal development

Job description

Hi, my name is Maria, and I am an office manager at the international tour operator A La Carte Premium. I am looking for a governess for the family of our Russian managers. We are seeking a governess (personal educational mentor) to support the upbringing and education of a 15-year-old girl.

Skills

Key responsibilities:

• comprehensive support of the teenager’s educational process;
• monitoring the curriculum, homework completion, and exam preparation;
• developing self-organization, responsibility, and independent study skills;
• supporting motivation for learning and personal development;
• developing soft skills: communication, critical thinking, and time management;
• liaising with teachers and private tutors;
• organizing schedules for additional classes and extracurricular activities when necessary;
• providing educational guidance and mentorship, taking age-specific needs into account.

Requirements:

• experience as a governess, tutor, teacher, or educational mentor working with teenagers;
• understanding of adolescent psychology;
• ability to build trusting yet professional relationships with a teenager;
• strong organizational skills, responsibility, and tact;
• willingness to work closely with the family.

Conditions:

• long-term cooperation;
• work format: on-site – after school, you are required to visit the apartment of our managers and work with the girl; during school holidays, a flexible schedule will be discussed;
• daily reporting: you are expected to provide daily reports on the student’s educational progress and current status.