Part-Time Family Assistant & Household Support
About The Position
We’re a warm, active family in Princeton, NJ, with three school-aged children. We’re involved, hands-on parents who value kindness, open communication, and teamwork, and we’re looking for an extra set of capable, caring hands to help our busy days run smoothly. Our schedule is flexible, and we hope to find someone dependable who becomes a trusted part of our routine. The ideal candidate is patient, calm, organized with strong time management skills, reliable, and communicative. This role involves supporting children with morning routines, preparing meals, assisting with school drop-offs and pickups, organizing belongings, accompanying children on local activities, and light household upkeep including laundry and kitchen tidiness.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation; access to a car is strongly preferred.
- Comfortable accompanying and supervising children during local activities.
Nice To Haves
- Driving is not an absolute requirement for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Help the children navigate their morning routines, including getting dressed, organizing belongings, and preparing for school.
- Prepare breakfast and pack school lunches, snacks, and any necessary school-day items.
- Assist with school drop-offs and pickups as needed, depending on transportation arrangements.
- Keep children's school supplies, backpacks, and everyday belongings organized and ready for use.
- Welcome the children home from school, prepare nutritious after-school snacks, and accompany and supervise them during local activities and outings, including swimming approximately twice per week.
- Reset commonly used areas after morning and afternoon activities.
- Assist with family meal preparation using recipes and preferences provided by the family.
- Help maintain an orderly kitchen as part of the family's daily routine. Keep kitchen counters, preparation areas, and dishes clean and organized after cooking.
- Manage the children's laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting clothing away.
- Assist with light household tidying and other family-related tasks as time allows.
Benefits
- Compensation: $28-$32/hour, based on experience and qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
