Bilingual Governess Speaking Spanish and English for Two Children Aged 8 and 6 in Saint Petersburg

Ref.№ : 24541

Position : Governess or Governor

Accommodation : Accomodation is not provided for this position.

Children (students) information : Two children, girl 8 and boy 6, both in kindergarten

Details : A family in Saint Petersburg is seeking a Spanish-speaking governess (with fluent English) for their two children: a girl aged 8 and a boy aged 6. The ideal candidate will be an educator who can combine childcare, language instruction, and general supervision in a structured yet warm manner. Experience working in Russia and familiarity with the local culture is highly preferred.

Requirements : • Relevant work experience
• Native Spanish speaker & Fluent English speaker
• Experience as a governess, teacher, or educator in Russia (preferably with foreign candidates in Russian families)
• Strong general knowledge and broad outlook to answer children's questions about the world
• Responsible, organised, patient, and culturally sensitive
• Ability to manage attention and keep children engaged
• Understanding of Russian culture and everyday realities (highly desirable)

Duties : • Full daily care: picking up from kindergarten, accompanying to extracurricular activities, helping with homework
• Teaching Spanish through English (the children are not native Spanish speakers)
• Engaging children in conversations about the world, science, nature – supporting their curiosity
• Instilling traditional values, good manners, and cultural behaviour
• Keeping children engaged, focused, and motivated during lessons and daily routines
• Helping with meals (feeding, supervision)
• Maintaining daily structure and order

Language : English - C2 - Fluent
Spanish - Native