AK023 - Part-Time House Manager/ Family Assistant - Upper East Side
About The Position
A warm, high-achieving single-parent household on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is seeking an experienced Household Manager/Family Assistant to support a fully structured home with two school-age daughters (ages 7 & 10). The principal is a board-certified clinical psychologist with an international practice and travels periodically for work. This is a home-management-forward role with after-school childcare , ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys independently managing a household and maintaining consistent routines for children. Two friendly family dogs are also part of the home. Standard Weeks (Approx. 25 hrs/week) Monday–Friday | 2pm-7pm Afternoon home management & dinner preparation 5pm school pickup Evening routine: homework, baths, dinner Travel Weeks (2–4 times per quarter | advance notice provided) Full-charge care with overnight coverage Morning routine & school departure (bus 7:10am) Evening pickup & bedtime routine Typically 2–4 consecutive nights Guaranteed weekly hours provided year-round.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years private household experience
- Prior independent care of school-age children (including overnights)
- Excellent professional references
- Legal to work in the U.S.
- Comfortable with dogs
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing prior to start)
- Non-smoker
- Reliable for occasional early morning coverage
- Highly organized and anticipatory
- Discreet, professional, and calm
- Able to run a home independently
- Warm but structured with children
- Flexible for travel weeks with advance notice
- Seeking a long-term role
Responsibilities
- Laundry and wardrobe care (including delicates & linens)
- Maintain organized, guest-ready common areas
- Inventory and restocking of household supplies
- Receive deliveries and manage recurring orders
- Coordinate with building staff & service providers
- Maintain household reference information & systems
- Weekly menu planning
- Grocery ordering & kitchen stocking
- Prepare wholesome family dinners nightly
- Dry cleaning, returns, alterations, pharmacy runs
- Oversee cleaners, handymen, and vendors
- Manage household logistics and scheduling
- School pickup (The Hewitt School)
- Homework supervision & evening routines
- Manage activity calendar & school communication
- Pack backpacks & prepare materials
- Wardrobe organization & seasonal rotation
- Summer/holiday logistics coordination
- Full-charge care during travel periods
- Daily walks & feeding
- Vet and grooming coordination
- Medication management as needed
- Prepare the home before the principal’s travel
- Assist children’s packing
- Maintain communication with the principal
- Overnight care during travel
Benefits
- Guaranteed weekly hours
- Additional compensation for overnights/travel coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
