English Governess Job offer and Vacancy
A fun and dynamic English Tutor /Governess is required for two school-age children (a 7-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl). The children go to an American school in Switzerland. The boys speaks English quite well, and the girl understands English but speaks very little. The family is on holiday in the Ramatuelle (near Saint-Tropez), France until the end of the summer, and the candidate will work there.
The candidate will be provided with accommodation in the staff house. The position is temporary (start on 1st July to work until the end of August), or the candidate can start on 1st August and work until 31st August). The position can become long term, especially if apart from English, the candidate speaks Italian as well. In such case, after the summer the candidate will continue working for the family in Lugano, Switzerland.
Duties and responsibilities
- Teaching English to the children in a fun way
- Planning and conducting sit-down lessons for a few hours a day
- Speaking to the children in English only
- Organising varied activities for the children (drawing, painting, reading, sport, etc.) in English
- Developing their creativity and imagination
- Accompanying children for walks and activities /events
- Preparing children for the British education system
- Reading books with children
- Informing the parents about the children’s progress
Requirements
- Experience working in a similar position
- Fluent English speaker
- Knowledge of Italian will be a plus
- Preferably pedagogical education
- Understanding of the British curriculum
- Driving Licence will be a plus (but not necessary)
- Ability to motivate and encourage children to speak English, and conduct classes in a fun way
- A positive, active and charming person who is able to set boundaries and discipline children, if necessary
Schedule
5 days/week, 8 hours/day
Salary
£1000 – 1200 per week depending on profile, negotiable
Ad reference A1201 LD
Position filled
