Job Description

Governess/Nanny – $59,020 - $73,140 per year

Start Date: August 2025

A professional family in Franklin, TN, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Governess/Nanny with a strong education or teaching background to support their 7-year-old son in a structured homeschooling environment. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable caring for their 2-year-old during travel.

Schedule & Compensation:

• In Nashville: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • $35-$45 per hour (depending on experience)
• During Travel (10 weekends per year, Thursday-Sunday):
  • $65-$75 per hour (8-hour days)
  • Mostly domestic travel, with two possible international trips
  • Must stay with the family during travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Educational Support:
  • Follow a structured homeschool curriculum for a 7-year-old in second grade
  • Submit progress reports and maintain organized educational records
  • Support structured Monday, Wednesday, Friday homeschooling when in Nashville
• Travel Readiness:
  • Accompany the family on 10 weekend trips per year
  • Provide childcare for both the 7-year-old and 2-year-old when traveling
• Household & Childcare Support:
  • Assist with keeping educational materials, schedules, and reports up to date
  • Provide after-school assistance and engagement for both children
  • Be flexible and adaptable to the family’s dynamic lifestyle

Qualifications:

• Teaching or educational background required (formal or homeschool experience preferred)
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to keep track of educational progress and reports
• Kind, morally grounded, dependable, and adaptable
• Comfortable with traveling frequently and adjusting to a flexible schedule
• A nonsmoker with a professional, responsible demeanor
• Provide 3-5 professional references
• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Benefits:

• Guaranteed hours
• Standard benefits package:
  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • 2 sick days
  • 2 personal days
  • Paid overtime if applicable
• Paid federal holidays (including Christmas & New Year’s)
• December off while the family travels to South Africa

This is a live-out position in Nashville, but the governess must stay with the family during travel.

 

To Apply:

Applicants must have a strong educational background, be highly reliable, and comfortable with frequent travel.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday, Monday to Friday,

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