Household Manager with Childcare Support

Sage Haus•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Household Manager with Childcare Support provides operational support for a busy family with three young children in Midtown Manhattan. The role combines household organization, errands, calendar and vendor coordination, and light childcare support. The household also has a seasonal property in Long Branch, New Jersey, which requires occasional coordination. This is an in-person position working collaboratively with other household providers. The role is part-time for 10 hours per week, with Thursday as the preferred anchor day and possible additional availability on Monday or Wednesday. Compensation is $35–$42 per hour, based on experience, and the anticipated start date is mid-November. The successful candidate is proactive, dependable, highly organized, discreet, flexible, and comfortable adapting as household priorities change. They communicate openly, anticipate needs, work independently on everyday household tasks, and bring a warm, calm, professional presence to interactions with the children and household staff. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free environment, and be up to date on recommended vaccinations under AAP and CDC guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations. Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products are strongly preferred. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must be comfortable working in person and as part of a team with other providers in the home.
Must be proactive, dependable, highly organized, and able to anticipate needs and follow through.
Must communicate ahead of time about schedule changes or other issues.
Must be comfortable adapting to shifting household priorities and developing potential solutions for discussion with the family.
Must bring warmth and engagement to interactions with the children and understand the need for trust, discretion, flexibility, and open communication.
Must be confident managing everyday household fundamentals independently.
Must be tech-savvy and solutions-oriented, and able to foster collaboration between the family and household staff.
Must submit a short introductory letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.
Must undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products are strongly preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide school pickups and drop-offs, including transportation to after-school activities and appointments.
Provide light supervision and a calm, supportive presence during non-school hours.
Reinforce after-school and household routines; maintain tidy bedrooms and kitchens; organize school communications and parent updates; and prepare children’s bags for the next day and activities.
Provide light backup childcare and help coordinate family outings, activities, and unusual schedule adjustments, such as sick days, half days, or schedule changes.
Prioritize children’s care and safety when primary caregivers are unavailable or the candidate is alone with the children, postponing household tasks as needed.
Perform daily resets and light tidying between scheduled cleaning days.
Conduct monthly toy decluttering by organizing and inventorying items, storing unused toys, identifying incomplete sets, discarding broken toys, and noting items for replacement.
Track pantry, refrigerator, and baby-supply inventory; flag or obtain items that are running low.
Retrieve, open, and sort incoming packages to the appropriate areas of the home.
Collaborate with the nanny on clothing organization, including hand-me-down rotation, storage, and donation preparation.
Clean and maintain humidifiers, vacuums, cleaning supplies, and air purifiers.
Coordinate repairs, deliveries, setup, and maintenance with building staff or outside vendors for both properties.
Support one or two seasonal deep cleans per year, including closets, storage areas, and linen organization.
Coordinate the sale, donation, or delivery of items the family wishes to remove, including creating listings, arranging pickups, and packaging items for delivery to friends and family.
Handle occasional coordination needs at the secondary property in New Jersey.
Manage grocery and specialty shopping as needed, including shopping at Trader Joe’s and local produce markets.
Manage Amazon and other returns, including preparing packages and coordinating drop-offs.
Handle ad hoc shopping, gift sourcing, and pickups for special occasions and family events.
Review and maintain the family calendar, add events, flag items affecting parents’ work schedules, and support calendar tools; communicate frequently with the family about conflicts and childcare coverage.
Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and other household providers as needed.
Assist with laundry as needed, including folding and putting laundry away.