Job Description

Residential Private Educator/Governess for 5-Year-Old Twins in New York, USA

$200,000++ per year | 3 weeks on / 1 week off | Start ASAP

Job Ref: FG7042 

EED is delighted to be representing a high-profile international family based in New York who are seeking an exceptional residential private educator to join their household on a long-term basis, starting as soon as possible.

The family have boy/girl twins, both turning five in July 2026, who are currently educated at home. The parents are seeking an elite, traditionally trained educator to take full ownership of the children’s academic development over the next two to three years within a fully homeschooled environment. Both children are bright and inquisitive, and the parents have been explicit about their preferred teaching style — structured, methodical, and academically rigorous. They do not want a “play-based” or “fun learning” approach.

The role is purely educational. The family employs full-time nannies, so the educator’s focus will be entirely on teaching, lesson planning, and the children’s academic progress. The family travels frequently, and the educator would be expected to travel with the family, with all expenses fully covered.

The household is fully staffed with long-tenured team members across personal training, culinary, and childcare. The family invests deeply in the people around them and looks for candidates with the same long-term commitment.

Working schedule  

Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Rotation: 3 weeks on / 1 week off.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a structured, academically rigorous home education programme for two children entering Reception / Kindergarten age
• Designing tailored, methodical lesson plans for each child, with clear academic progression and measurable outcomes
• Monitoring and reporting on each child’s progress directly to the parents
• Maintaining academic consistency and routine across multiple residences and travel periods
• Collaborating professionally with the family’s nannies and wider household team
• Operating with absolute discretion within a high-profile private household

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified teacher — PGCE / QTS or equivalent international qualification
• Strong Early Years and KS1 specialism
• Demonstrable experience in reputable schools, established private education, or formal homeschooling environments
• Structured, traditional teaching style — explicitly not play-based
• Prior experience in UHNW or high-profile private households highly desirable
• Fluent English essential (native level preferred but not strictly required)
• Female candidate preferred (based on the role requirements)
• Comfortable with extensive international travel and rotational schedule
• Complete discretion, professionalism, and NDA comfort essential
• Open to thorough reference verification
• US work authorisation desirable; full visa sponsorship available for the right candidate

The Package

• Salary: c. $200,000++ per year — flexible for the right candidate
• Full visa sponsorship provided
• Private separate accommodation provided (not shared)
• All travel and travel expenses fully covered
• Long-term placement anticipated (minimum 2–3 years)

Trial Opportunity

The family are open to a paid trial period, particularly during the summer travel season, for a candidate they feel strongly about. That said, once they meet the right person, they will move decisively to commit. This is a family that values time and is unlikely to drag a process out once the right educator is in front of them.

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