Household Manager and Family Assistant

Sage Haus•New York, NY

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A Brooklyn family of four is seeking a dependable, thoughtful, and proactive Household Manager and Family Assistant to support the practical needs of the home and the rhythms of family life. The role combines household management, organization, meal preparation, errands, administrative support, and afternoon and evening childcare for two children. The family values patience, emotional awareness, respectful communication, initiative, professionalism, and a calm, consistent approach. The successful candidate will help maintain household systems, anticipate needs, prepare meals, support children’s routines, and communicate clearly with the parents. Spanish-speaking skills are strongly preferred because Spanish is part of the children’s daily lives. This is a part-time W2 position for 20–25 hours per week, with 20 hours per week guaranteed. The schedule will be established upon the start date in coordination with the family’s needs; occasional evening or weekend support may be needed with advance notice. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, based on experience. The position is located in Brooklyn, NY 11218, and is scheduled to start in February 2027. A background check is required.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
Be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
Be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including generally recommended vaccinations, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Be calm, patient, emotionally attuned, and able to support children through strong emotions with empathy and firm but respectful boundaries.
Be comfortable working with neurodivergent children and remain composed and supportive during challenging moments.
Be proactive and self-directed, with the ability to notice and handle tasks without constant direction.
Be highly organized and detail-oriented, and able to maintain household systems and balance daily routines with longer-term projects.
Be reliable, punctual, and consistent.
Enjoy working with children and be comfortable balancing connection, playfulness, and structure, including after-school routines, meals, and evening and bedtime transitions.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing family schedules and occasional additional evening or weekend support with advance notice.
Be comfortable preparing simple, healthy, family-friendly meals and following recipes.
Communicate clearly, responsively, and professionally; keep parents informed and respect household boundaries.
Be comfortable using shared calendars, running shopping lists, and digital tools to organize household information.
Be collaborative and interested in building a long-term working relationship based on mutual respect and trust.
Submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information when applying.
Undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Strong Spanish-speaking skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with child pickup and escort children to after-school programs and weekly appointments as scheduled.
Provide afternoon and evening supervision, including preparing snacks and meals, administering medications and supplements, preparing backpacks and clothing for the next day, playtime, bedtime transitions, and light cleanup.
Provide potential backup childcare on school holidays or sick days, and occasional weekend childcare with advance notice.
Run errands related to the children.
Create and maintain household organization systems, including the children’s play area.
Manage the daily household reset, including tidying surfaces, managing dishes, resetting high-traffic areas, and preparing the home for bi-weekly housekeeper visits.
Proactively manage recurring household maintenance and routine needs, including batteries in children’s toys, humidifiers, and the dehumidifier.
Handle seasonal clothing swaps for the children and label new clothing for school as needed.
Support event and holiday preparation, including family hosting.
Assist with packing and unpacking for travel.
Coordinate and drop off bi-annual clothing donations.
Collaboratively manage household supply lists and unload pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
Assist with returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping.
Handle mail and packages, including breaking down boxes.
Establish and maintain a weekly meal-planning system aligned with the family’s schedule and preferences.
Prepare children’s dinners five times per week, involve them in selecting familiar foods, and gently introduce new foods.
Prepare a daily school snack for the children.
Prepare healthy adult dinners one to two times per week and occasionally prepare adult meals from start to finish.
Assist with grocery shopping as needed, follow dietary needs and preferences, and maintain and clean the kitchen.
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry; manage bed linen and sheet rotation on alternating weeks in coordination with the housekeeper schedule; and keep the laundry area tidy and stocked.
Serve as the primary point of contact for recurring and ad hoc vendors, contractors, and service providers at the home.
Handle seasonal property maintenance, such as watering plants and picking up leaves, and manage outdoor spaces.
Occasionally deep-clean the refrigerator, oven, and baseboards, and clean the humidifiers and basement dehumidifier in summer.
Complete organizational projects involving toys, art supplies, pantry, closets, and other areas.
Partner with the family to maintain and optimize the household calendar and accurately record schedules, school-year events, and appointments.
Coordinate the children’s medical and dental appointments.
Conduct occasional research and provide logistics support for family travel.