Sage Haus

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

Pelham, NY · Contract

No sponsorship$30k-$40kDetected 11 days ago

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About the role

Our days are full of school schedules, activities, sports, and the everyday logistics that come with raising three children while both parents balance demanding careers.
We have created a home that is organized, welcoming, and values teamwork, kindness, and open communication.

Family Support Provide daily school pickups at 3:00 PM and after-school support.
Manage transportation to activities, including sports practices and weekly extracurricular commitments.
Prepare school lunches, snacks, and help manage school-related logistics.
Support children with light academic engagement and positive reinforcement.
Help manage sports equipment, school papers, backpacks, and after-school routines.
Provide flexibility for sick days, including earlier starts and full-day childcare support as needed.
Household Organization & Maintenance Maintain and improve upon existing household organizational systems.
Complete daily resets and prepare the home for cleaners (1x weekly) Light tidying (dishes, wiping surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas) Support seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps.
Meal Planning & Prep Create weekly meal plans, communicate upcoming meals with the family, and bring creativity and variety to weekly menus.
Manage grocery ordering primarily through online platforms (e.g., Amazon Fresh), with occasional in-store shopping.

11:30 AM-5:00 PM With flexibility required for kids' sick days, earlier starts, and occasional longer days when a parent is traveling or has evening commitments.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required to commute to Pelham
Our children are 10, 8, and 5 years old, and our household is full of the energy and movement that comes with a busy family schedule.
You walk into a home and quickly understand what needs attention, what is coming up next, and where you can make life easier.
You are proactive, organized, and comfortable creating structure where needed, while also taking the time to learn the family's preferences and the rhythms that work best for the household.
You enjoy looking ahead at the family calendar, anticipating upcoming needs, remembering the details, and making sure nothing gets missed.
You enjoy improving systems, finding ways to make the household run more smoothly, and keeping track of the many moving pieces that come with family life.
You are patient, positive, and genuinely enjoy being around children.
Reliable personal transportation required to commute to Pelham; use of a family vehicle is provided during working hours for errands and pickups.

Stay actively connected to school calendars, including projects, events, theme days, and important deadlines.
Assist with kid-related errands, birthday party preparation, gift shopping, and wrapping.
Be a consistent, positive adult presence who is engaged in the children's daily lives.
Act as a project manager for the household by reviewing upcoming needs, anticipating challenges, and helping keep things moving.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and organization projects.
Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation.
Pack and unpack for family travel.
Maintain mudroom, garage, backpack, and sports equipment organization.
Replace batteries, light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and household filters.
Prepare school lunches for each child two to three times per week.

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