Family Assistant w/ Childcare Support

Sage Haus•Old Greenwich, CT

86d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A family of five in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, is seeking a trusted, organized, and proactive Family Assistant to support family logistics, childcare, meals, errands, and household organization. The role focuses on providing a reliable second set of hands, helping busy mornings and daily routines run smoothly, and building a warm, genuine connection with the children. Existing household support handles cleaning and laundry. The position is full-time at 30–35 hours per week, with 30 hours guaranteed. The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday with morning hours from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and afternoon hours from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. For the right candidate, a morning-only schedule starting at 6:30 AM may be possible. Additional hours, including occasional evenings and Saturdays, are flexible; occasional travel or overnight support is a plus. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, based on experience, and the start date is ASAP. The ideal candidate is warm, professional, dependable, discreet, collaborative, adaptable, organized, comfortable with technology, and able to take initiative. The role requires a safe, dependable vehicle for transporting children; mileage reimbursement is provided. The household is smoke-free and fragrance-free, and the candidate should be comfortable with children and dogs. CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained. A background check is required. Applications should include a short introductory letter describing experience and interest, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Requirements

Be authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Have reliable transportation and a safe, dependable vehicle for driving children; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Have CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
Work in a fragrance-free manner/environment.
Be comfortable with children and dogs.
Complete a background check.
Be warm, kind, professional, dependable, trustworthy, discreet, collaborative, adaptable, organized, and proactive.
Be comfortable with everyday technology tasks such as email, scheduling, online orders, and returns.
Support a nut- and seed-free household and avoid enriched flour products when assisting with meals.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility for occasional travel or overnight support.
Willingness to provide occasional additional hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
Experience supporting children and family routines is sought, though no specific duration or credential is stated.

Responsibilities

Support daily family routines, especially during busy mornings.
Assist with school transportation and driving children to activities.
Provide occasional backup childcare and supervision.
Prepare backpacks, school items, snacks, and daily essentials.
Handle child-related errands and scheduling needs.
Provide occasional evening or weekend support if desired.
Maintain existing household organization systems and complete daily resets in preparation for family routines and scheduled cleaners.
Keep the kitchen and high-traffic areas tidy, including putting away dishes, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Assist with seasonal clothing swaps and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Care for indoor and porch plants.
Change household batteries, light bulbs, and filters as needed.
Prepare healthy breakfasts and grab-and-go options five times per week and assist with school lunches.
Wash and prepare produce according to family preferences and standards.
Shop for staple groceries and recipe ingredients.
Prepare family dinners two to three times per week, including ingredient preparation and cooking from provided recipes.
Support family meal preferences and dietary needs, including maintaining a nut- and seed-free household and avoiding enriched flour products.
Assist with kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
Manage household supply lists and proactively restock pantry, refrigerator, and household essentials.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail and packages, and box breakdown.
Refresh and organize household areas such as the kitchen and mudroom.
Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers, including changing filters.
Assist with organizational projects involving toys, gear, closets, and children's artwork.
Feed and walk the family dog once per day for 20 minutes, administer medication once per month, and maintain pet supplies.
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes as needed.
Stay aware of household schedules and use the Skylight calendar.