Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare and Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Kansas City Northland, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (16-20 hours/week) Household Manager & Family Assistant role in the Kansas City Northland area (anticipated Liberty / 64157). The position guarantees 16 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday-Thursday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with some flexibility. Additional hours may be available for date nights and special projects with advance notice. The role involves supporting a family with a toddler and a new baby on the way, helping their household run smoothly as they settle into a new home. The ideal candidate is proactive, kind, flexible, detail-oriented, and trustworthy, becoming a valued part of the family's support system. Responsibilities include childcare, meal planning and prep, laundry, household organization, inventory, errands, vendor oversight, vehicle management, and administrative support.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation required
CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification.
Fragrance-free

Nice To Haves

Highly adaptable and will grow with our family as our needs evolve.
Genuinely loves children and brings reliability and care to every shift.
Takes pride in leaving things better than you found them.
Comfortable with each day looking different: some days, you’ll be focused more on childcare, while other days you’ll be meal prepping, helping with laundry, or tackling an organizational project.
Believes no task is too big or too small and are creative, organized, and dependable.
May even preempt some needs, suggest new systems, or pave a better way forward in our home.
Someone we can genuinely trust and rely on for the long term — someone who becomes a consistent, valued part of how our household runs and who takes pride in the role they play in our family’s day-to-day life.

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated supervision and engagement during scheduled childcare blocks
Prep kid-friendly lunches during childcare hours
Child-related errands as needed
Weekly batch cooking session: prepare 2–3 full meals designed to be reheated throughout the week, with a leftovers mindset
Prep snacks, including washing and cutting fresh fruits and vegetables
Grocery shopping for meal prep ingredients
Follow household dietary needs and preferences (gluten free)
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance after prep
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry and linens
Special garment care for items as needed
Regular linen rotation: bed sheets, bathroom towels
Maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area
Create and/or Maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
Assistance with seasonal swaps as needed
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Indoor plant care
Packing and unpacking support for travel
Occasional event, holiday, or guest prep
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Occasional deep cleans: refrigerator, oven, baseboards
Refresh entry areas
Organizational projects as needed (pantry, toys)
Maintain HVAC filters and air purifiers on a regular schedule
Contribute to a running household supply list
Restocking pantry and refrigerator as needed
Assist with household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other errands as needed
Mail and package handling including breaking down boxes
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and repair technicians when on-site
Light outdoor space upkeep
Track family vehicle maintenance appointments
Assist with fueling, cleaning, and organizing the family vehicle
Track registration and insurance renewal timelines
Maintain awareness of the family calendar and household schedules
Track receipts and budget for expenses incurred in the house manager role