House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support)

Sage Haus•Dedham, MA

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role for a House Manager & Family Assistant in Dedham, MA, requiring 22-30 hours per week. The position focuses on supporting a busy family of four by managing morning routines, childcare, meal preparation, and household organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and genuinely good with children, able to seamlessly integrate into the family's rhythm and provide reliable support. Responsibilities include managing children's schedules, preparing meals, maintaining household order, running errands, and pet care. The role requires flexibility, excellent communication, and a high level of trust and discretion.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (family vehicle provided for work use).
CPR and First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain prior to start.
Comfortable working in a home with a dog.
Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including flu and COVID-19 vaccines), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Proactive, self-directed, and exceptionally organized.
Warm and genuinely good with kids, able to match the energy of a high-spirited preschooler and honor the quieter needs of an older child.
Believes in letting kids work things out on their own and prefers coaching over refereeing.
Keeps a tidy space naturally.
Comfortable behind the wheel, patient in traffic.
Genuinely enjoys being active and outdoors.
Able to physically keep up with a busy, energetic child.
Communicates clearly and proactively.
Keeps phone out of sight around kids.
Takes family privacy seriously.
Trustworthy and shows up ready to take the wheel.

Nice To Haves

Some flexibility is appreciated for school holidays, schedule changes, and varying pickup times.

Responsibilities

Manage the full morning routine, including getting children fed, dressed, hair done, bags packed, and out the door on time
School drop-offs and pickups, including bus coordination
Transport children to any after-school activities
Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks daily; unpack at end of day
Supervise and engage with children in between school hours with age-appropriate activities
Help build and maintain a memory box system for children's artwork and school keepsakes
Maintain household organization systems and create new ones where needed
Daily resets: dishes, surfaces, making beds, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prep home for 2x monthly house cleaner visits
Seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps
Coordinate and prepare donation drop-offs
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel
Prep and pack school lunches daily
Prepare simple healthy dinners for the children nightly
Prepare family dinners approximately 2x per week (freshly made or oven-ready)
Grocery shopping as needed; contribute to and maintain household grocery and supply lists
Follow household dietary needs and sensitivities.
Kitchen clean-up and daily maintenance
Wash, fold, and organize laundry
Maintain children's linen rotation
Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail, and packages
Break down and remove boxes
Walk family dog once daily as needed
Schedule/attend vet and grooming appointments
Schedule maintenance for family vehicles
Fuel and clean family vehicles as needed
Track registration/insurance for family vehicles
Seasonal refresh of mudroom and entry areas
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers in winter months
Weekly toy, book, and gear rotation and organizational projects
Coordinate irrigation system seasonal turn-on and turn-off
Manage household calendar, children's schedules, and appointment coordination
Travel planning and logistics on occasion
Track receipts and expenses incurred in the role