House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, active household of four seeking a reliable and energetic House Manager & Family Assistant to provide part-time support. This role involves managing household tasks and providing childcare for two young girls (toddler and preschool age). The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and genuinely enjoy engaging with children, becoming a trusted part of our family's rhythm. We value consistency, structure, and a warm, sensitive approach, especially during this transition period as our current caregiver is moving. This is a long-term role for someone looking to build a strong relationship with our family.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation required
Clean driving record required
Must be comfortable transporting children (family vehicle provided for driving children)
Must be comfortable working with dogs
Comfortable supervising children near and in a pool
Experienced with young children
Naturally inclined toward organization, appreciates structure
Comfortable operating independently, using good judgment, and prioritizing what needs attention throughout the day
Playful, patient, and truly engaged with children
Empathy, patience, and emotional awareness
Understands that building trust with young children takes time

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Afternoon preschool pickup (family vehicle and car seats provided)
After school supervision and childcare, including snack prep and active play engagement
Drive children to scheduled activities (swim, gymnastics, dance) and playdates
Support school-to-dinner transition; feed children dinner when the family is not eating together
Occasional flexibility for bath and bedtime assistance, date nights, school holidays, and schedule changes as needed
Lead engaging activities such as art projects and early literacy exercises
Pack and unpack lunchboxes daily; maintain and restock backpacks and school supplies
Kid-related errands as needed (restocking school extras, change of clothes, supplies, etc.)
Maintain existing household organizational systems; reorganize and refine over time as needed
Daily resets of kitchen, playroom, and children's rooms
Light tidying throughout the day: loading and unloading dishwasher, and keeping up with dishes, wiping surfaces and tables including children's seating
Tidy and maintain outdoor spaces, including children's play areas
Seasonal swaps of clothing and decor
Assist with event and guest prep (children's birthdays, holidays, visitors)
Support packing and unpacking for family travel, focused on children's items
Occasional deep-cleaning tasks as time allows (fridge, baseboards, oven)
Refresh high-use areas such as mudroom and entryway as needed
Organizational projects for toys, household closets and cabinets, and children's closets and drawers
Maintain a running list of pantry, fridge, and household supplies that need restocking
Additional grocery errands as needed (i.e., Trader Joe’s); family handles the primary weekly grocery order
Returns, dry cleaning, and gift-related errands
Mail and package sorting; breaking down and disposing of boxes
Light meal prep, including chopping vegetables, assembling or heating children’s dinners, and batch-prepping kid-friendly items such as muffins and snacks (keeping the family’s dietary preferences in mind)
Prepare school lunches daily
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance throughout the day
Support in washing, drying, and folding children’s laundry including occasional pool towels
Maintain organization of children’s drawers and closets
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Occasional outdoor bathroom breaks for the family dog
Administer medications occasionally when family is away
Maintain pet supplies
Fuel the family vehicle when noticed to be low or when asked
Be present and available when contractors or service providers are on-site
Research and coordinate repair quotes and vendor services as needed