Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Support)

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Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (With Childcare Support) Location: Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Employment Type: Part-Time, 24–28 hours per week (24 hours guaranteed) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (3 days/week) and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (2 days/week) Occasional flexibility for date night and morning coverage as needed Compensation: $30–35 per hour Start Date: ASAP Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States Must maintain a smoke-free environment Reliable personal transportation required Preferred: CPR and First Aid certification Preferred: Fragrance-free Preferred: Up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations. About Our Family We're a busy, two-parent household with two energetic young children. Our home is warm and relaxed but kid-centered - humming along with the rhythm of school calendars, activities, and the general joyful chaos that comes with this stage of life. We moved into our current space within the last year and are still settling into the routines and systems that make the house run smoothly. Both parents work full-time: one is fully remote and one works a hybrid schedule. With that, we have some flexibility - but we’re looking for consistency and balance. We’re focused on finding support for the day-to-day: the childcare, the tidying, the laundry, the meal prep, and the steady, proactive support that keeps everything from falling through the cracks. We're not a rigid, rules-heavy household. We care about results much more than process, and we are always open to trying new ways in the name of efficiency. We are looking for someone we can trust, who is not afraid to get creative, and who becomes a real part of how our family functions. Who You Are / What We're Looking For First and foremost: you sincerely love interacting with children. You view school pick ups as a bonding opportunity, you’ll get on the floor and play, and you’re happy to run kid-related errands. You are comfortable with being a consistent role model for little ones, but know how to hold firm and kind boundaries when the situation calls for it. When you are not with the kids, you transition naturally. You're professional, proactive, and invested in the wellbeing of the family you work with. You take stock of what would lighten the load and act on it. You have grit, a good attitude, and a "no task too big or too small" approach to work. You're also someone who values consistency and is looking for a role where you can put down roots and grow with a family over time. We are flexible people, and are seeking the right candidate who can match us with their own flexibility. We are looking for two days per week where the focus is the kids: picking them up from school and keeping them entertained. On the longer days, we will want assistance with meal prep, laundry, and other projects, tasks, or errands that may come up. We can be open as to which days are shorter and which are longer. We are happy to accommodate other obligations in your schedule in hopes that you can sometimes step in for days that the schools are closed or if we’d like to plan a date night. Key Responsibilities Family Support & Child Assistance Daily school pickups for both children After-school supervision, engagement, and activities with the children Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school Kid-related errands as needed Occasional flexibility for date night coverage Occasional flexibility for morning coverage during school closures or schedule changes Household Management & Organization Create and/or maintain household organization system Daily tidying and prep of home between cleanings Light cleaning of surfaces and high-traffic areas (dishes, counters, vacuuming) Seasonal swaps of clothing, decor, and bedding Packing and unpacking support for travel Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs as needed Occasional event, holiday, and guest prep support Laundry & Linen Care Wash, fold, and put away family laundry and towels Ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked Meal Planning & Prep Pack school lunches 2–3 times per week Act as a prep chef 2–3 evenings per week: chopping, marinating, and prepping ingredients so parents can complete cooking Prep healthy snacks for the kids Follow family dietary preferences: no pork or shellfish in the home, healthy Kitchen clean-up and maintenance Special Projects Refresh garage/mudroom/entry Organizational projects (toys, art supplies, pantry) Inventory & Errands Maintain running household supply lists, restock as needed Contribute to household orders and subscriptions Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off, gift shopping, and other errands as needed Administrative & Personal Assistant Support Maintain awareness of the family calendar and provide proactive reminders for upcoming activities and events Occasional event and appointment coordination support Track receipts and expenses related to the house manager role Vendor & Property Oversight Occasional research and coordination for repairs and vendor quotes as needed Vehicle Upkeep Monthly interior cleaning and vacuuming of the family vehicle How to Apply Please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information (name, relationship, phone, and email). 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