AK047 - Part-Time Governess/Educator - Chicago, IL.

British American Household Staffing•Chicago, IL

28d•$65•Hybrid

About The Position

A warm, thoughtful, and private family based in Chicago is seeking a calm, proactive, and highly engaging Governess/Educator to join their household beginning in late August or early September 2026. The family has two young daughters, ages 5 and 2, and is looking for someone who can provide developmentally focused educational support, enrichment, and hands-on engagement for both children as needed. The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background along with a nurturing and grounded presence. The family gravitates toward candidates who are warm and intuitive, with a calm demeanor and the ability to be proactive without being overly forceful or intrusive. They are hoping to find someone who naturally creates enriching learning opportunities through play, conversation, exploration, and everyday routines. The schedule is approximately 25 hours per week, with flexibility regarding scheduling but ideally spread across 3-5 days per week. The family spends the majority of the year in Chicago and summers in Los Angeles. While this position is primarily intended to support the family's Chicago home long-term, the family is open to discussing a few different arrangements for the summer months with the right candidate. Potential options may include traveling with the family to Los Angeles during the summer, with accommodations and travel expenses provided, or offering a retainer arrangement to retain the right candidate if services are not needed during the summer months, with the intention of resuming the position upon their return to Chicago.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field strongly preferred
Significant experience working with toddlers and young school-aged children
Background in private education, teaching, or governess roles strongly preferred
Calm, emotionally intelligent, and highly engaging personality
Able to take initiative while remaining respectful of parental preferences
Comfortable working collaboratively with a hands-on mother
Strong understanding of developmental milestones and age-appropriate learning
Valid driver’s license and passport preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience designing curriculum or enrichment activities for young children
Experience working in private households
Familiarity with gentle, play-based, or developmentally focused educational approaches
Flexible schedule and openness to occasional future travel
Long-term mindset and interest in growing with a family

Responsibilities

Creating age-appropriate educational activities and learning-based experiences
Supporting developmental milestones, emotional growth, and intellectual curiosity
Providing engaging, hands-on care primarily for the family’s 2-year-old daughter during the day
Assisting with school-aged support and enrichment for the family’s older daughter as needed
Encouraging outdoor activities, walks, creative play, and experiential learning
Preparing simple meals/snacks for the children and assisting with light child-related tidying
Maintaining a calm, organized, and positive environment for the children
Collaborating closely with the parents and providing thoughtful communication and feedback