Family Assistant and House Manager (with Childcare and Meal Prep)

Job description

Job Title Family Assistant and House Manager (with Childcare and Meal Prep) Location Eagle, ID 83616 Employment Type Part-time, approximately 20-25 hours per week Schedule Monday - Thursday, approximately 12 pm - 6 pm Compensation $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience Start Date ASAP Requirements Reliable transportation and a clean driving record required; mileage reimbursed during working hours (commute excluded). Maintain a smoke-free environment. Must be authorized to work in the United States. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Comfortable driving in variable weather conditions, including snow. Comfortable with medium/large dogs. About Our Family We are a busy, faith-centered family of six with four school-age children and a friendly German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd rescue dog. Both of us work full time outside the home, leaving early in the morning and returning in the evening, so we especially value having someone who can help create consistency, calm, and structure during those important after-school hours. Our Catholic Christian faith is an important part of our family life and shapes the values we prioritize as we raise our children. Our kids are active,easy-going, and involved, with sports practices, school commitments, and after-school activities often keeping our calendar full. We value teaching our children responsibility and being contributing members of the household, so we are looking for someone who will naturally involve them in age-appropriate tasks rather than simply doing everything for them. We are also intentional about the food we eat, avoiding seed oils, food dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and heavily processed foods whenever possible. One of our children has a dairy sensitivity, so we appreciate someone who is comfortable being thoughtful about ingredients and meal planning in order to provide an option that limits dairy or utilizes lactose-free ingredients. Our home functions best with clear systems, steady communication, and someone who sees what needs to be done and confidently takes ownership. We appreciate warmth, reliability, initiative, and a steady presence, and we are ultimately hoping to find a long-term partner who becomes a trusted and an extension of our family team. Who You Are / What We're Looking For You are a detail-oriented self-starter who is capable of executing tasks when given limited direction and takes genuine pride in keeping a household running at its best. You are proactive, organized, and naturally think a few steps ahead. You communicate clearly and consistently, preferring to over-communicate rather than assume. You are punctual, reliable, and composed, even when managing the many moving pieces of a busy family morning or afternoon. You bring a warm, patient presence to your work with children and have a natural ability to build trust, connection, and routine. You understand the difference between doing things for kids and doing things with them — and you embrace the latter. You encourage age-appropriate independence, responsibility, and participation while still bringing plenty of warmth and care. A background in education, tutoring, or supporting children who need extra assistance completing homework is a meaningful bonus, but what matters most is your ability to show up with a big heart, a calm head, and genuine investment in the family’s wellbeing. You are comfortable working in a faith-centered home and either share or genuinely respect our values. You value structure (yet know how to be flexible when necessary), consistency, and clear expectations, and you bring a grounded, dependable presence to the role. Key Responsibilities Family Support & Child Assistance School pickups (approximately 25 minutes each way) Afternoon support: snack prep, homework help, and tutoring assistance as needed Driving children to and from extracurricular activities Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks Kid-related errands as needed Household Organization & Maintenance Daily resets: tidying common areas, dishes, and high-traffic surfaces Create and maintain household organization systems; involve children in age-appropriate upkeep of their spaces Refresh mudroom and entryway regularly Seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, bedding) as needed Donation drop-offs, event prep, and packing/unpacking for travel as needed Meal Support In-home meal prep Monday through Thursday, combining batch cooking and fresh preparation Prepare school lunches as needed Grocery shopping in line with family dietary guidelines Dietary awareness: avoid seed oils, food dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and highly processed foods; mindful of one child's dairy sensitivity (lactose-friendly options are fine) Kitchen cleanup and maintenance during and after meal prep Laundry & Linens Fold, organize, and put away laundry (primary focus; washing is secondary) Ironing and steaming as needed Linen rotation Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area Deep Cleaning & Special Projects Quarterly deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards) Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed Organizational projects (toys, gear, shared spaces) Inventory & Errands Returns, dry cleaning drop-offs, and gift shopping as needed Mail and package handling; breaking down boxes as needed Assist with managing household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target) as needed Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies as needed Pet Care Veterinarian and grooming scheduling Maintain pet supplies Vehicle Upkeep Occasional fueling, cleaning, and organizing of the family vehicle (quarterly) Schedule maintenance as needed Administrative & Personal Assistant Support Event and appointment coordination Calendar management, including school and activity schedules (system setup may be needed) Travel planning and logistics as needed How to Apply To apply, please submit a short intro letter, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. 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