Household Manager w/ Childcare Focus

Household Manager W/ Childcare FocusWe are a busy, close-knit family of four with two school-age children who are truly at the center of our world, along with a friendly dog who happily joins in the everyday fun. Like many working parents, we're balancing busy careers with the desire to be fully present for our children—and both parents spend several days a week commuting into the city—so afternoons and early evenings are the most important time for consistent, reliable household support.Our greatest priority is creating a home where our children feel supported, connected, and able to enjoy their childhood. We want our evenings to be filled with family dinners, conversations about their day, homework, activities, and time together—not an endless list of household chores waiting to be tackled after work.Lately, what feels heaviest isn't any one task—it's the constant juggling act. Staying on top of the daily reset, keeping laundry moving, coordinating childcare coverage when schedules overlap, running errands like car maintenance and household pickups, preparing school lunches and simple meals, and keeping everything organized can quickly consume the little free time we have. We're looking for someone who can step in as a trusted partner, taking ownership of these day-to-day responsibilities so our home feels calm, organized, and well cared for.More than anything, we're hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys creating that sense of ease for a family. Someone who is warm with our girls, proactive in the home, and takes pride in noticing what needs to be done before it becomes overwhelming. We know that having the right support doesn't just help us manage a household—it gives us the gift of more quality time together, and that's exactly what we're hoping to create.Who You Are / What We're Looking ForWarm, Engaging Presence with Children: A naturally warm, positive, and loving presence who genuinely enjoys being with children and building strong, trusting relationships. You bring energy, patience, and calm confidence that helps kids feel supported, secure, and at ease.Proactive, Take-Charge Household Support: You naturally anticipate what needs to be done and take initiative without needing step-by-step direction. You notice the small details that keep a home running smoothly and act on them before being asked.Strong Organizational & Systems Mindset: You are comfortable working within established routines and shared calendars while also helping reinforce, improve, and thoughtfully create new systems. You bring order to a busy household and help keep daily life organized, structured, and predictable.Flexible, Adaptable & Calm Under Pressure: You adjust to shifting priorities and changing schedules with ease, maintaining a calm and steady approach even during busy or unpredictable days.Energetic, Positive, and Naturally Uplifting: You bring a bright, upbeat energy into the home that helps set a positive tone, especially during busy afternoons. You make daily life feel lighter, more enjoyable, and well-supported.Strong Communicator & Team Player: You communicate clearly, proactively, and respectfully with parents. You are comfortable checking in, sharing updates, and adapting to feedback while maintaining a steady, grounded presence in the home.Detail-Oriented with Strong Anticipation Skills: You think ahead and are naturally tuned into what a family will need before they ask. You stay one step ahead with planning, preparation, and awareness of upcoming needs and events.Trustworthy & Consistent: You are dependable, discreet, and take pride in being a stable, reliable presence in the household. You approach the role with professionalism, care, and consistency.Key ResponsibilitiesFamily Support & Child AssistanceAfternoon pickup from the bus and transportation to after-school activities in family carSupervision, including homework and fun, creative activities, coordinate play dates when appropriate, keeping engaged and off screensReinforce household routines, chore systems, and daily habitsFlexibility to come in early or stay late for a weekly date nightKid-related errandsPrep backpacks, clothing, snacks for schoolOccasional overnight childcare (not required but a "nice to have")Household Management & OrganizationCreate and maintain household organization systemsDaily resets and tidying: dishes, surface wipe-downs, vacuuming high-traffic areasPreparing the home ahead of weekly cleaning visits and coordinating with cleaners on any gapsSeasonal swaps of clothing, organize hand-me-downsPrepare and coordinate donation drop-offsPacking and unpacking for travelIndoor plant careMeal Planning & PrepCook healthy dinner for kids 5x/week and incorporate them into the selection and preparation processPrep healthy dinner for parents 2-3x/weekPrep/order school lunches 5x/weekSupplement auto-delivery grocery orders with targeted shopping tripsKitchen clean-up and maintenanceInventory & ErrandsManage household supply lists and restocking of pantry, fridge, and household suppliesReturns, dry cleaning drop-off, gift shoppingAd-hoc errandsMail and package handlingBreakdown boxesLaundryWash, fold, organize family laundryOrganize kids' closets and drawers as necessary, incorporate them in process to followIroning/steaming and special garment careMaintain tidy and well stocked laundry areasVehicle ManagementSchedule vehicle maintenanceFueling, cleaning, and organizing vehiclesTrack registration and insurancePet CareFeed dog when we are not homeWalk dog for approx. 30 minutes approximately twice weekly when family is not home during the dayGrooming schedulingMaintain pet suppliesDeep Cleaning & Special ProjectsOccasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, baseboardsRefresh garage, mudroom, entrywayClean humidifiers/air purifiersOccasional organizational projects (toys, closets, etc.)Property OversightManage outdoor spaces (reset, tidy, cover outdoor furniture before rain, etc.)Notify family of any observations needing tending to (repairs needed, etc.)Administrative & Personal Assistant SupportCalendar management of household schedules via SkylightEvent and appointment coordination for kidsReceipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as Household ManagerHow to ApplyPlease submit the following to be considered:A short intro letter telling us who you are and why this role resonates with youAn updated resume3 professional references with name, relationship, and contact informationPlease Note: This role requires a background check.Disclaimer:When you apply with Sage Haus, you'll be added to our candidate community email list to receive hiring updates, resources, and opportunities. 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