Regardless of background, education or age, people who are governesses are all looking for a pleasant working environment with a good family. They may be interested in working for only a few months or finding a position that will extend beyond a one-year assignment.

Governess Connection encourages all candidates to extend their knowledge and training and has made Pediatrics First Aid and C.P.R. a requested skill.

• Transportation of children to and from school, appointments, social events, activities and extra-murals
• Performing select household chores related to the children
• Tending to the day-to-day physical needs of the children, which include bathing, feeding and dressing
• Meal planning and preparation
• Organization and supervision of activities and outings
• Supervising and/or assisting school-going age children with homework
• Monitoring behavior
• Intellectual and emotional stimulation
• Age-appropriate play and stimulating activities
• Parental feedback

• Keep in mind that a governess's primary responsibility is childcare. Have realistic expectations about in-home childcare. A governess is not going to come into your household, wave a magic wand and make everything perfect.
• Before interviewing, develop a list of priorities to help you choose the best governess for your family. What qualities are important to you?
• Be clear about what specific skills your governess must have.
• Realize, of course, that there may not be one person who fulfils all of your personality and skills criteria, but by considering your priorities you will at least have an idea of the kind of governess you believe will be best suited to your unique situation.
• It's helpful to be aware that your family's needs are likely to change as your children grow older; the governess you want now may be quite different from the one you'll want a year from now.
• Once you've hired your governess you must establish a good working relationship. As part of our service, we at Governess Connection will draw up a contract based on the most current Labor requirements.
• One of the most important things you can do to foster a positive relationship with your governess is to communicate, as well as show your appreciation for the work that she does.
• Please remember that working with children is extremely tiring and your governess will require sufficient time off to enable her to renew her energy and avoid burnout. Most governesses prefer to have weekends off, whenever possible.