Playful Family Assistant: Childcare & Home Systems

Part-Time Family Assistant (with Childcare Focus) Location Eatonville, WA 98328 Employment Type Part-time | Approximately 15 hours per week Schedule Core hours are weekday evenings (4:00 PM to 9PM or 10:00 PM, Tuesday & Thursdays) and one weekend day (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday). Specific hours and days are flexible, to be finalized with the right candidate. The family welcomes a candidate who is open to occasional overnight stays, travel support, pet sitting visits, and additional evening childcare support for events as needed. Compensation $27 to $37 per hour, depending on experience Start Date ASAP Requirements Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement provided for work related driving CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain prior to start) Maintain a smoke-free environment Fragrance-free preferred Must be comfortable with cats Candidates are preferred 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 flu), though this is not a hard requirement Must be authorized to work in the United States Extensive background in childcare and/or education preferred About Our Family We are a warm, close-knit household of three, plus two cats who are very much part of the family. Both parents recently stepped into new full-time roles—one working from home and one commuting to an office—so our family is in a season of exciting transition and finding our new rhythm. We are thoughtful, values-driven parents who care deeply about the environment we create for our son, and we are looking for someone who can bring a sense of calm, consistency, and structure to our home. We know our household thrives with structured systems in place. We are excited to welcome someone who enjoys creating those systems and helping family life feel a little more organized and intentional. Our almost-5-year-old has a big heart, lots of personality, he is very much at the center of our home. When he is home, we want the focus to shift to him—helping him transition from school, engaging in activities, connecting through play, and creating routines that help him feel supported and successful. Connection matters more to us than simply checking boxes; we want him to look forward to whomever we bring on for this role, and someone who will help him enjoy exploring and trying new things. We care more about connection than checked boxes. We'd rather he beg for five more minutes with you than watch the clock. We want someone who brings their own ideas to the table, communicates clearly and directly, and has strong professional boundaries — while also being warm enough that our son considers you his person. If you read this and thought "yes, that's exactly the kind of family I want to grow with" — we'd love to hear from you. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You are goofy, playful, and genuinely excited to get down on the floor and be a velociraptor with him. You can follow him into whatever imaginative world he’s built that day and add to it instead of simply watching from the sidelines. You’re light-hearted, open-minded, creative, and kind — the kind of person he lights up around and looks forward to seeing. At the same time, you’re someone who thrives with structure. You’re naturally detail oriented — you see what needs to happen and just do it, enjoy building systems, and take pride in keeping a household running smoothly. But you also understand that every system exists to serve him and the family, not the other way around. You can take our lead on what we value and then run with it — bringing us ideas, noticing what needs attention, taking initiative, and treating our household with the same level of care and ownership you would your own. You’re looking for a family you can put down roots with. You want to grow alongside our son as he grows and build a role that becomes more central to our family over time. You understand that success means helping create the space for us to be fully present with our son when we’re together — because the house is handled, things are tidy, and everything we need for the week is already thought through and ready to go. Ultimately, your support gives us more room to connect as a couple, refill our cups, and come back with the energy to keep up with our son’s big heart and even bigger activity level. He loves to run, jump, imagine, explore, and get messy — and you’re someone who is excited to jump right in with him. Key Responsibilities Kid-Centered Household Systems: Creating routines and organizational systems around the child’s school schedule, activities, belongings, and day-to-day needs. School Pickups & After-School Flow: Reliable school transportation, getting kiddo settled at home, preparing snacks, and creating a smooth transition into the afternoon/evening. Creative Child Engagement: Planning fun, age-appropriate activities, outings, projects, and screen-free ways to keep an energetic and curious kiddo engaged. Inventory & Supply Management: Keeping running lists and staying ahead of household and child-related supplies—from school needs and snacks to toiletries and activity materials. Family Logistics: Managing pickups, returns, shopping, appointments, and other moving pieces that keep the family's week running smoothly. Proactive Organization & Planning: Seeing what needs attention before being asked, creating sustainable solutions, and continually refining systems as the child and household needs evolve. Key Responsibilities Family Support and Child Assistance Provide warm, engaged, and playful childcare during working hours Build consistent routines and rhythms that support the son’s schedule and development Handle school pick-ups and, eventually, drop-offs as needed Prepare backpacks, snacks, clothing, and child-related supplies, and create and maintain systems to keep them organized Support child-related outings and activities outside the home Manage calendar reminders, school app updates, and appointment logistics Household Organization and Maintenance Create and maintain household organization systems that work for a busy family Complete daily household resets Handle light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas, and prepare the home for cleaners Care for indoor plants Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed Manage seasonal clothing and linen swaps Handle donation drop-offs as needed Inventory and Errands Maintain and manage running household supply lists Restock the pantry, fridge, and household essentials Manage household orders and subscriptions, including Amazon Handle mail and packages, including breaking down boxes Complete occasional returns, dry cleaning drop-offs/pick-ups, and other errands as needed Laundry and Linens Wash, fold, and organize laundry Rotate linens as needed Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area Pet Care Feed the cats and manage letting them outside and back in, including monitoring the tracking collar worn by one cat Maintain pet supply lists and restock items as needed Occasional pet care visits while family is out of town Vehicle Upkeep Organize and maintain the family vehicle, including rotating the son’s gear, snack bins, and supplies as needed Special Projects and Property Support Refresh and organize the garage, mudroom, and entry areas as household systems are established Complete organizational projects for toys, gear, and other household items Research and coordinate repairs and service quotes as needed Support seasonal property maintenance, including water filtration and well house supply checks Assist with travel planning and logistics as needed How to Apply To be considered, please submit a short intro letter telling us a little about yourself and why this role resonates with you, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with name, relationship, and contact information. 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