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Governess / Household Manager

Fairfax Station, VA (22039)

A professional family is seeking an exceptional full-time Governess / Household Manager to become a steady, nurturing presence for two wonderful girls during a deeply transitional season for their family. This role is ideal for a warm, capable professional who embodies the heart of a nurturing mother, values education, and desires to make a meaningful, long-term impact in children’s lives.

About the Family

• Children: Two sweet girls ages 8 and 6
• The family will soon be navigating the loss of their mother to cancer.
• Father is a busy professional who travels frequently and is seeking a trusted partner in the home to provide consistency, emotional support, and guidance for his daughters.
• The family shares Christian values and is looking for someone aligned with those principles.

Position Overview

This role blends governess-level childcare with household management, with a strong emphasis on:

• Academic support and school engagement
• Emotional nurturing and role modeling
• Social and activity coordination
• Creating a calm, loving, and well-organized home environment

This is not a typical nanny role—it is a Mary Poppins gold-standard position for someone who leads with heart, structure, and grace.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time
• Hours:
• Mornings (school preparation and household oversight)
• Afternoons: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Flexibility required for overnight stays when father is traveling
• Live-in or Live-out options available
• Pay: $25–$27 per hour (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities

Child-Focused Responsibilities

• Serve as a loving, steady role model and emotional support for both girls
• Emphasis on school success and academic enrichment
• Assist with homework, school projects, and learning organization
• Coordinate extracurricular activities, playdates, and transportation
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children
• Participate in school communication, “mom chats,” and school community involvement
• Foster social skills, confidence, kindness, and emotional resilience

Household & Family Support

• Manage children’s schedules, calendars, and activity logistics
• Coordinate with school, tutors, and activity providers
• Maintain organized routines and systems within the home
• Support a peaceful, structured environment during father’s travel
• Provide continuity, reassurance, and warmth during a time of change

Ideal Candidate

• Naturally nurturing, calm, and emotionally attuned
• Strong background in childcare, education, or household management
• Values structure, routines, and academic excellence
• Comfortable stepping into a maternal-style leadership role
• Emotionally mature and compassionate
• Shares Christian values
• Reliable, discreet, and deeply committed to the well-being of the children
• Able to form meaningful, long-term bonds with the family

This Role Is for Someone Who…

• Feels called to support children through meaningful life transitions
• Finds purpose in being a positive, guiding presence
• Takes pride in helping children feel safe, supported, and capable
• Understands that love, consistency, and education change lives

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