House Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Cottleville, MO

10d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role, requiring 20-25 hours per week, with compensation ranging from $30-$35 per hour. The position is ideal for someone seeking to support a busy, warm, and driven family with three children. The role involves managing household routines and supporting family activities within the mother's home, following a consistent two-week custody schedule. The family values a proactive, organized, and intuitive individual who can independently manage tasks and bring calm to a fast-paced environment. The household includes a friendly, energetic two-year-old Goldendoodle, making comfort with large dogs essential. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can anticipate needs, maintain household organization, and provide reliable support for both the children and the home.

Requirements

Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license
Clean driving record
Comfortable with and knowledgeable around large dogs
Experience working with children on the autism spectrum, in a professional or personal capacity
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Flexibility for occasional schedule adjustments
Proactive problem-solving skills
Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
Calm, observant, and dependable demeanor
Patience and intuition, especially with children
Understanding of supporting children with specific needs and routines
Pride in helping a household run smoothly
Ability to lighten a family's mental load

Responsibilities

Oversee afternoon school pickups on core days, including coordinating multiple school schedules
Provide light supervision and backup childcare during afternoon and evening hours
Support after-school routines, including daily needs and transitions, with patience and an understanding of each child's preferences
Accompany or drive children to practices, therapy appointments, tutoring, and other kid-related activities
Provide rotating Saturday support based on the family's custody schedule
Provide evening childcare support as needed
Complete daily resets by tidying surfaces, dishes, common areas, and lightly vacuuming high-traffic spaces
Prepare the home ahead of biweekly cleaners
Create and maintain household organization systems, bringing fresh ideas and solutions
Organize ongoing hotspot areas, including kids' closets, the linen closet, and other spaces needing structure
Manage seasonal clothing, decor and bedding rotations, including sorting and preparing donations
Coordinate donation by organizing and preparing items for the family
Assist with holiday hosting preparation
Pack and unpack for family travel and summer camps
Care for indoor plants and water outdoor areas not covered by the irrigation system
Manage full-cycle laundry for the entire household, from hamper to folded and put away
Iron and steam garments as needed
Rotate kids' sheets and towels
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked laundry area
Prepare ingredients and chop produce for 2–3 dinners per week so meals are ready to cook
Pick up last-minute grocery items as needed
Clean the kitchen and load/unload dishwasher as needed
Restock the pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies
Manage household inventory lists and recurring subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
Handle dry cleaning drop-off and pickup
Complete returns and occasional gift shopping
Breakdown boxes and other packaging as needed
Let the dog in and out throughout the day, especially when the family is away
Monitor pet supply levels as part of the household inventory routine
Provide light care and general oversight for the family dog during the workday
Coordinate occasional family vehicle drop-offs for interior and exterior car washes
Refuel the family vehicle as needed
Complete seasonal deep cleaning tasks, including cleaning the refrigerator, baseboards, and maintaining air purifiers and humidifiers
Assist with garage organization projects as time allows
Track seasonal home maintenance needs, including irrigation shutoff scheduling and HVAC filter changes
Conduct a Monday morning check-in to review the week's school schedules, appointments, and family commitments
Monitor family calendars proactively, flagging school closures, early dismissals, teacher appreciation events, and other important dates
Support light scheduling coordination across personal and business commitments
Serve as the primary point of contact for house cleaners when the family is unavailable