Household Manager with Childcare Support

Sage Haus•Dunlap, IL

58d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Household Manager with Childcare Support role in Dunlap, IL, requiring 25-30 hours per week with potential for growth. The core hours are weekday afternoons/evenings, with availability requested until 7-8 PM on select evenings. Additional hours may be available for Saturday morning family activities or Sunday afternoon prep, and weekend coverage for parents traveling is preferred. The role involves managing household tasks and providing support for a family with five children of varying ages, alongside two working parents and a dog. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, warm with children, and capable of balancing household management with family assistance. They should be comfortable with systems, flexible with changing schedules, and able to maintain a well-run home environment. Key responsibilities include family support (school pickups, activity transportation, homework assistance, child-related errands), household organization and maintenance (daily resets, seasonal transitions, clutter management, special projects, holiday prep), laundry, meal support (dinner preparation), inventory and errands (grocery unpacking, supply stocking, returns, gift shopping), vendor and property oversight (liaising with service providers), vehicle management (cleaning, maintenance scheduling), and pet care (feeding, appointments).

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license required
Must be able to safely transport children as a core function of the role
Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including influenza and routine adult vaccinations), subject to applicable legal accommodations
Ability to move throughout a large home repeatedly throughout the day, including carrying laundry, groceries, and household items

Nice To Haves

CPR and first aid certification preferred
Experience with children, household management, or family support roles is a plus
Availability to watch kids while parents traveling at an agreed upon weekend (all-inclusive) rate is preferred
Potential to grow into a full-time role as the relationship develops
Coverage for Saturday morning family activities or Sunday afternoon weekly prep is available

Responsibilities

Handle school pickups as needed throughout the week.
Manage afternoon logistics, including activity transportation, scheduling coordination, and light supervision or backup childcare.
Help the children unpack and reset backpacks, school materials, clothing, snacks, and personal spaces at the end of each day.
Assist with homework as needed, particularly for the older children.
Schedule and provide transportation to recurring appointments and commitments, such as orthodontist visits and tutoring.
Handle child-related errands as needed.
Help assign and coordinate sitters for after-school activity coverage using the family calendar app, and proactively flag scheduling gaps each week.
Create, maintain, and improve household organization systems that work for a busy family of seven.
Complete daily resets of shared spaces, including dishes, kitchen surfaces, common areas, and light vacuuming of high-traffic areas.
Prepare the home for the weekly cleaning service by straightening rooms, clearing surfaces, and addressing general clutter.
Manage seasonal transitions for clothing, décor, outdoor furniture, and family gear.
Coordinate donation sorting and drop-offs and manage organizational projects involving toys, clothing, sports equipment, and other household items.
Refresh and reorganize the garage, mudroom, and entry areas seasonally or as needed.
Complete occasional special cleaning projects, such as cleaning the refrigerator, oven, or baseboards.
Support holiday, birthday, and family celebration preparation, including planning ahead around the family’s work and travel schedules, coordinating timelines, shopping, and wrapping gifts.
Assist the children with packing for family travel, ensuring favorite and trip-appropriate items are included; help unpack afterward, complete travel laundry, and return luggage and supplies to their proper places.
Provide occasional indoor plant care.
Address simple household needs when noticed, such as replacing batteries, light bulbs, or smoke detector batteries, or flagging items that require further attention.
Complete approximately two loads of family laundry each day, including washing, drying, folding, and returning items to their proper places.
Manage linen rotation and provide occasional light ironing for linens as needed.
Identify and separate dry-clean-only items and coordinate drop-off and pickup.
Prepare the family’s nightly dinner midday using ingredients from a weekly meal delivery service.
Portion and pack meals to have ready for children to eat before activities or take with them to evening commitments.
Clean the kitchen after meal preparation, store leftovers properly, and reset the space.
Receive, unpack, and organize weekly grocery deliveries, keeping the pantry and refrigerator orderly and well stocked.
Maintain running lists of groceries, household supplies, and other items that need to be replenished.
Initially compile Amazon, Costco, Target, and other household orders to be placed, with the opportunity to take ownership of ordering and subscriptions as trust and familiarity develop.
Flag inventory needs and restock household essentials as directed.
Manage returns, dry cleaning, occasional grocery runs, donation drop-offs, and other family errands.
Assist with gift shopping, wrapping, and seasonal or celebration-related purchases.
Serve as the on-site point of contact for service providers, including HVAC technicians, pool maintenance, landscapers, cleaning crews, and other household vendors.
Receive contractors and help coordinate access, scheduling, and follow-up for home repairs and maintenance.
Research service providers, gather quotes, and present options to the family as needed.
Check family vehicles weekly and reset them as needed, including removing clutter, organizing essentials, and making sure fuel levels are sufficient.
Schedule routine and ad hoc vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, inspections, and repairs.
Coordinate professional detailing approximately every six weeks, anticipating additional service before or after road trips and other high-use periods.
Provide daily care for the family dog, including feeding, refreshing water, and letting the dog outside.
Monitor pet supply needs and restock food and other essentials as directed.
Schedule grooming, boarding, and other routine pet appointments as needed.