House Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•Kansas City, MO

12d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time role supporting a family with four boys, from toddler to early elementary age, during the busy evening hours and with household operations. The position combines childcare support, household organization and maintenance, errands and inventory, meal assistance, laundry, occasional special projects, pet care, and administrative support. The family has established home systems and is seeking someone who can maintain them, work proactively, follow routines, and build a long-term, trusted relationship with the household. The role is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and requires 25–30 hours per week, with 25 hours guaranteed. The usual schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:00–8:00 PM, plus a shorter Friday shift. Occasional weekend and overnight availability is needed when the parents travel. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour depending on experience, with an ASAP start date.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
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.
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification.
Ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day and maintain an active pace while keeping up with four energetic boys.
Warmth and patience with children; comfortable enforcing household rules and routines consistently.
Comfort working within structured household systems and taking constructive feedback.
Proactive, self-directed approach to noticing and completing needed tasks.
Friendly and comfortable working alongside another person without needing constant conversation.
Interest in building trust and investing in a family's day-to-day wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children in a nanny, teaching, or family support role.
Active, nurturing energy and comfort moving between play with children and household tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide childcare support and light supervision during evening hours.
Assist with and help manage the bedtime routine, including baths, pajamas, and wind-down time.
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 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 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.
Coordinate and prepare 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.
Manage outdoor spaces, including seasonal washing of deck toys.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Maintain household supply lists through 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 as needed.
Bring in mail and packages, sort them, and set them aside for the family.
Put away and organize grocery and bulk-store deliveries; break down and dispose of boxes.
Assist with starting dinner 2–3 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 according to the family's category system.
Put linens out for the cleaning crew, maintain linen rotation, steam garments as needed, and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Occasionally deep-clean appliances, including the pebble ice maker and coffee maker.
Clean and refill humidifiers.
Refresh the mudroom, garage, and entryway as needed; complete organizational projects such as toy rotation.
Support the family dog's feeding and water routines by supervising or stepping in as needed.
Let the dog in and out of the fenced backyard and note when dog food or supplies need restocking.
Monitor the household Skylight calendar for upcoming events and needs.
Research activities and logistics for family trips.
Assist with receipt tracking using the household credit card.