Private Educator / Governess – Full Academic Leadership Role
Arlington, Virginia. No relocation
Full-Time | Live-Out | Permanent
$45–$60 per hour (DOE) | W-2 | Benefits
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
Must reside within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA.
The Opportunity
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.
Requirements
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
Must reside within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA.
The Child
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.
Position 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
Compensation & Benefits
45–$60 per hour (DOE)
Paid via W-2 (on the books)
Healthcare stipend (if needed)
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
table, long-term role
Schedule:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
No travel required.
Driving is required.
Non-smoking household.
Who Should Apply
This position is best suited for an educator who values:
Curriculum design freedom
One-on-one instruction in a home environment
Long-term impact
Relationship-based teaching
We are seeking a long-term educational partner — not a short-term instructor.
Qualified candidates residing within 30 minutes of Arlington, VA are invited to apply.
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