Tutor & Governess

Muffetta Household Staffing Agency • Arlington, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

A professional, education-forward family in Arlington, VA, seeks a highly capable Private Educator / Governess to design and lead the academic development of their bright and thoughtful six-year-old son. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who thrives in a one-on-one, autonomous setting and is comfortable serving as the academic architect of a child’s day. The child works daily with a certified Orton-Gillingham specialist for 90 minutes, focused on structured literacy and foundational math. The selected educator will thoughtfully design and execute the remainder of the academic day across subjects, including Science, History, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education, Project-Based & Experiential Learning. This is a long-term position within a fully staffed, professionally managed home. This is NOT a tutoring, nanny, or childcare position. The candidate MUST have home schooling experience, previous elementary educator or governess experience. This is a role within a private home environment. The child is a bright, curious, and sensitive six-year-old who thrives on predictability, calm structure, and thoughtful engagement. He is socially cautious in new settings and responds best to gentle authority, emotional attunement, and consistent routines. The ideal educator will understand how to balance intellectual rigor with emotional scaffolding and executive function development.

Requirements

• MUST have home schooling experience
• Previous elementary educator or governess experience
• Must reside within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA
• Experienced educator who thrives in a one-on-one, autonomous setting
• Comfortable serving as the academic architect of a child’s day
• Understand how to balance intellectual rigor with emotional scaffolding and executive function development
• Driving is required

Responsibilities

• Design and implement full academic programming beyond structured literacy sessions
• Create hands-on, project-based, multi-sensory learning experiences
• Reinforce structured literacy principles in collaboration with the OG specialist
• Scaffold executive function skills, including planning, organization, and transitions
• Foster intellectual confidence and emotional resilience
• Maintain organized academic systems and materials
• Collaborate professionally within a staffed household
• Prepare lunch/snacks (flexible if preferred)

Benefits

• $45–$60 per hour (DOE)
• Paid via W-2 (on the books)
• Healthcare stipend (if needed)
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Stable, long-term role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees