Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Support)

Sage Haus • Norwell, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, active family of four seeking a Household Manager & Family Assistant to bring more ease and order to our busy lives. Both parents work from home, and we need consistent, thoughtful support with afternoon and early evening tasks, including school/activity pickups, meal preparation, errands, and household organization. We value flexibility, creativity, and collaboration, and are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and capable of managing a household with a steady and professional presence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys children, organizational projects, and the rhythm of a busy household, treating it as a real career.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be comfortable with dogs
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification
• Experience in childcare
• Organized, proactive, and quietly capable
• Takes pride in work, shows up on time
• Communicates well and keeps others in the loop
• Treats role as a real career
• Brings a steady and professional presence
• Notices the little things
• Can walk in, read the room, and feel comfortable tackling whatever needs to happen

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility for occasional overnight coverage
• Flexibility for a split schedule (mornings and evenings)

Responsibilities

• Afternoon school and activity pickups
• After-school supervision, structure, and engagement, including homework help
• Prep backpacks, clothing, and afternoon snacks
• Kid-related errands
• Occasional overnight coverage when both parents travel
• Prepare healthy, kid-friendly snacks and dinners five days per week
• Grocery shopping
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
• Daily resets and prepping home for biweekly cleaners
• Light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas
• Seasonal swaps for clothing, bedding, and décor
• Event, holiday, and guest prep as needed
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Unpack after family travel
• Wash, fold, and organize family laundry
• Linen rotation for beds and bathrooms
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Manage running household supply lists
• Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
• Handle returns, gift shopping, and other errands
• Mail and package handling, including breakdown of boxes
• Occasional deep cleans including fridge, oven, and baseboards
• Refresh entryways as needed
• Organizational projects (toys, gear)
• Awareness of family calendar
• Event and appointment coordination for children
• Light cleaning and organizing of the family vehicle as needed

Benefits

• 35 hours/week guaranteed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed