Household Manager & Family Assistant

Household Manager & Family Assistant Location: Brookline, MA 02445 Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 hours per week (overtime available at time-and-a-half; open to candidates seeking up to 45 hours) Proposed Schedule (4 weekdays per week): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; core hours 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Some flexibility in daily structure is possible for the right candidate. No weekend coverage required. Compensation: $40-45 per hour, based on experience Start Date: ASAP Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in a household management, family assistant, or senior nanny role Experience supporting school-age children and preteens strongly preferred Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to anticipate needs without being prompted Reliable transportation (own vehicle required); mileage reimbursed Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations CPR and First Aid certified preferred, or willingness to obtain prior to start No cat allergies, as the home includes a cat Ability to navigate stairs throughout the day Able to maintain a smoke-free environment Must be authorized to work in the United States About Our Family We are a busy, deeply engaged two-parent household with two school-age daughters and a young kitten who has quickly made himself at home. Both parents carry demanding, full-time careers with regular travel, which means our household runs best when someone is genuinely invested in keeping things moving and anticipating what comes next. Our girls are wonderful: one is thoughtful, emotionally attuned, and navigating the early years of middle school with a lot of self-awareness; the other brings big energy, creativity, and heart. Both are wildly artistic and love hands-on projects - think slime-making, painting, crafts, and visits to creative spaces. They thrive with someone who shows up consistently, follows through, and treats them with warmth and appropriate boundaries - a trusted adult, not a best friend. We have had household support for years and are at a clear transition point: we need someone whose strengths lean toward household management while still being genuinely great with kids during the afternoon hours. Our home is organized and well-maintained, and we want to keep it that way. The right person will step into a home that's in good shape and help us keep it running smoothly through the week. We value reliability above almost everything else. We are not rigid - we are happy to flex for the right person and believe in a real partnership. What we ask for in return is communication, follow-through, and a proactive mindset. We will always work with you; we just need to know what's coming. Who You Are / What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is calm, grounded, and quietly capable. You do not need a detailed task list to have a productive day - you look around, see what needs to happen, and get it done. You have worked with older kids before and understand that preteens need a different kind of presence than toddlers: steady, reliable, warm, and appropriately boundaried. You can hold space for a child who needs to decompress after school without filling the silence unnecessarily. You are a strong communicator who gives advance notice when something comes up and follows through on what you say you will do. You're adaptable - happy to shift with the family's schedule when it makes sense, and thoughtful about how you share information. You take pride in a well-run home and notice the things that need attention before anyone has to ask. You are comfortable with pets, organized without being rigid, and genuinely enjoy supporting a family that is doing a lot. If you’re someone who is excited to grow with a family and become a long-term part of their household support system, we’d love to meet you! Key Responsibilities Family Support Morning departure support: help children get out the door for school Afternoon pickup and shuttling (approximately 3:00 to 5:30 PM) Playdate coordination with other families and caregivers Coordination of children's appointments (dental, pediatric, orthodontic as needed) Calendar management using the family's shared scheduling system Creative activity facilitation on non-school days (art projects, creative #J-18808-Ljbffr Sage Haus