Part-Time Family Assistant (Childcare Focus)

Sage Haus•Eatonville, WA

76d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Family Assistant role with a focus on childcare, approximately 15 hours per week. The family is seeking someone to bring a sense of calm, consistency, and structure to their home, helping to organize family life and create intentionality. The role involves supporting their almost-5-year-old son by helping him transition from school, engaging in activities, connecting through play, and creating routines. The family values connection and wants someone who will be a positive and engaging presence for their child, while also being detail-oriented and proactive in managing household systems. The goal is to create space for the parents to be fully present with their son by ensuring the household runs smoothly.

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
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Extensive background in childcare and/or education preferred

Nice To Haves

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
Open to occasional overnight stays, travel support, pet sitting visits, and additional evening childcare support for events as needed.

Responsibilities

Creating routines and organizational systems around the child’s school schedule, activities, belongings, and day-to-day needs.
Reliable school transportation, getting kiddo settled at home, preparing snacks, and creating a smooth transition into the afternoon/evening.
Planning fun, age-appropriate activities, outings, projects, and screen-free ways to keep an energetic and curious kiddo engaged.
Keeping running lists and staying ahead of household and child-related supplies—from school needs and snacks to toiletries and activity materials.
Managing pickups, returns, shopping, appointments, and other moving pieces that keep the family's week running smoothly.
Seeing what needs attention before being asked, creating sustainable solutions, and continually refining systems as the child and household needs evolve.
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.
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.
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.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry.
Rotate linens as needed.
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area.
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.
Organize and maintain the family vehicle, including rotating the son’s gear, snack bins, and supplies as needed.
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.