House Manager & Family Assistant
About The Position
Part-Time House Manager & Family Assistant needed for an active, welcoming household of four in San Francisco with two young children (ages 7 & 4). The family has recently settled into a new home and is building systems and rhythms for smooth everyday life. They are intentional about home management and invested in the people they bring into their lives. The children are spirited and curious, with a Montessori-inspired approach to parenting that encourages independence. The household values organization, health-consciousness, transparency, follow-through, and warmth. The family spends time outdoors, enjoys healthy home-cooked meals, predictable routines, and a calm, welcoming environment. They are seeking a proactive, reliable individual who enjoys supporting a busy household, reducing mental load by owning and maintaining home systems, and solving problems before they become stressful. The ideal candidate is proactive, thoughtful, notices what needs to be done, and takes initiative to improve functionality and create repeatable routines. They enjoy owning and maintaining checklists, labels, zones, and schedules, bringing energy and intention to each day, and taking ownership of the household. They genuinely enjoy organizing, transforming spaces into calm, functional areas, and are tech-savvy enough to work within a Notion-based household system. Communication, integrity, and owning mistakes are important. Consistency, warmth, and groundedness are valued, along with being great with kids and comfortable engaging with them while supporting daily routines. Familiarity with Montessori principles, conscious parenting, or other approaches prioritizing children's independence is highly desirable. The role involves supporting the family, children, and household, contributing to a welcoming, organized, and cared-for home. Detail-orientation and follow-through are key. Dependability, emotional maturity, and excitement about becoming a trusted part of the family's day-to-day life are essential.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Flu and COVID-19 vaccination
- Spanish language proficiency
- Knowledge of nutrition and healthy meal preparation, including comfort with protein-focused, macro conscious cooking
- Experience caring for indoor plants having a “green thumb”
- Confidence riding a bicycle, as our family frequently uses electric bikes
- Familiarity with Montessori principles, conscious parenting or other aligned approaches
Responsibilities
- Assist with morning routines, including breakfast, school lunch prep, and kitchen tidy-up
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities using Montessori-style prompting that supports independence, creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Prepare and check backpacks daily
- School drop-off and pick-up as needed
- Offer occasional date night and weekend childcare support
- Perform daily resets (counters, floors, surfaces, tidying)
- Identify areas in the home that are becoming cluttered and address them before they become overwhelming
- Create, own, and maintain organizational systems throughout the home - ensuring items consistently return to their designated home and spaces remain functional, clutter-free and easy for all family members to use
- Keep children’s clothing, toys, school materials and gear organized and current
- Rotate toys and books seasonally
- Audit and prepare donations for children's clothing and gear
- Manage indoor plant care
- Replace batteries, light bulbs, and maintain smart devices
- Prepare home for guest visits, events, and holidays
- Support packing and unpacking for family travel, as needed
- Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven
- Clean humidifiers, and air purifiers as needed
- Refresh garage, mudroom, and entryway
- Support organizational deep-dive projects as they arise
- Coordinate seasonal projects such as gardening prep, outdoor maintenance
- Oversee vendor visits as needed (gardeners, contractors, cleaners)
- Manage and maintain household supply list; restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Coordinate grocery shopping: purchase fresh produce in-store; manage non-produce orders via delivery or subscription services
- Handle returns, and packages and organization
- Sort mail and break down boxes (bonus points for turning cardboard into a kids' art project)
- Manage household subscriptions and online orders
- List and sell household items through consignment or online platforms
- Wash, dry, and cut produce; prep ingredients so meals come together quickly
- Prepare simple, family-friendly meals as needed
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Manage fueling, charging, and tidying of two family vehicles (one electric)
- Schedule routine maintenance and track registration and insurance timelines
- Manage household calendar including school closures and maintenance schedules
- Support administrative tasks as needed
- Assist with travel planning and logistics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
