House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Kansas City, MO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager & Family Assistant role supporting a busy family with four boys, from toddler to early elementary age, in Kansas City, Missouri. The position provides childcare and household support during the busiest evening hours, helping maintain the family’s existing routines and organization systems. Duties span evening childcare and bedtime routines, household resets and organization, errands and inventory, meal support, laundry, occasional deep cleaning and projects, dog-care assistance, and household administrative tasks. The family values warmth, initiative, patience, consistency, comfort with structured systems, receptiveness to feedback, and an interest in building a trusted long-term relationship. The family already has weekly cleaning, meal-preparation, and nearby grandparent support. The role is part time for 25–30 hours per week, with 25 hours guaranteed. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:00–8:00 PM, with a shorter Friday shift. Occasional weekend and overnight availability is needed when the parents travel. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience, and the start date is ASAP.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation to and from work is required; a family vehicle is available for work-related errands and driving the children.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
Must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day and maintain an active pace while keeping up with four energetic boys.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Bring warmth and patience to interactions with children and enjoy spending time with them.
Be proactive and notice household needs without waiting to be asked.
Be comfortable following household structure, systems, rules, and routines.
Accept constructive feedback and work well alongside others, including in comfortable silence.
Be interested in building trust over time and investing in the family’s day-to-day wellbeing.
Experience with children in a nanny, teaching, or family support role is described as a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children in a nanny, teaching, or family support role.
An active, nurturing approach, including willingness to play outdoors with the children and then handle household tasks.
Interest in staying with the family and building trust over time.

Responsibilities

Provide childcare support and light supervision during evening hours.
Assist with and help manage the children’s bedtime routine, including baths, pajamas, and winding down.
Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks; wash water bottles and lunch boxes daily.
Walk children to nearby activities, such as the park or football practice.
Reinforce household rules and behavior expectations with warmth and consistency.
Support packing and unpacking the children’s items for family travel.
Provide occasional overnight coverage when parents travel, with help from the family support system.
Maintain the household organization systems already in place throughout the home.
Reset the kitchen and toy room daily and prepare the home ahead of weekly cleaners.
Tidy throughout the home, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Handle seasonal clothing and décor swaps and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Change batteries in children’s toys and replace light bulbs or batteries as needed.
Facilitate and supervise children in resetting outdoor toy areas and wash deck toys seasonally.
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies; maintain supply lists using the family’s shared Skylight calendar.
Help manage household orders and subscriptions, including Target pickup, Amazon, and Sam’s Club.
Handle Amazon returns and other errands; bring in mail and packages, sort and set them aside, and put away grocery and bulk-store deliveries.
Assist with starting dinner two to three evenings per week, primarily by heating and plating food, with occasional simple cooking.
Wash and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks and meals; clean and maintain the kitchen after meals.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry using the family’s detailed categories; keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Put linens out for the cleaning crew, maintain linen rotation, and steam garments as needed.
Occasionally deep-clean appliances, including the pebble ice maker and coffee maker, and clean and refill humidifiers.
Refresh the mudroom, garage, and entryway as needed and complete organizational projects such as toy rotation.
Help supervise or step in for the family dog’s feeding and water routines, let the dog in and out to the fenced backyard, and note when food or supplies need restocking.
Monitor the household Skylight calendar for upcoming events and needs, research activities and trip logistics, and assist with household credit-card receipt tracking.