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About the Role

Seeking a House Manager & Family Assistant with Childcare Support to manage household tasks, provide meal support, and assist with children's needs in a busy, warm, and driven family environment. This role requires a proactive, organized, and warm individual who can anticipate needs and maintain a calm, efficient household.

Responsibilities

• Manage afternoon school and activity pickups.
• Provide care for children at home after school, including snack setup, homework transition, and supervised downtime.
• Prepare backpacks, lunches, clothing, and snacks for school and activities.
• Guide children through age-appropriate chores and tasks.
• Transport children to and from after-school activities.
• Provide backup childcare for school closures and sick days.
• Prepare approximately 3 dinners per week, either fully executed or partially prepped.
• Prepare healthy snacks for after-school activities.
• Process and prep produce upon grocery delivery.
• Prepare school lunches as needed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Tidy and reset the house daily, including dishes, surfaces, vacuuming, and trash removal.
• Create and maintain household organization systems.
• Perform seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps.
• Reset the home before and after family travel, including unpacking and laundry.
• Assist with preparation for hosting events and guests.
• Organize and replenish supplies in the family vehicle.
• Wash, fold, and organize children's laundry.
• Perform stain treatment, occasional ironing, and steaming.
• Manage linen cleaning and rotation.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked laundry area and schedule washer/dryer maintenance.
• Manage the shared household supply list and shop for non-perishables and household goods.
• Perform miscellaneous errands such as returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and donation drop-offs.
• Organize incoming household supplies and groceries.
• Perform periodic deep cleans of appliances and areas like baseboards.
• Refresh and maintain the entry/mudroom area.
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers.
• Assist with family's upcoming move and organizing the new space.
• Maintain calendar awareness for school dates, activity schedules, and special events.
• Assist with camp registrations and recurring scheduling logistics.
• Track on-the-job expenses and receipts.
• Serve as an on-site contact for cleaners and tradespeople.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Reliable personal transportation preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain prior to start.
• Background check required.

Skills

• Reading the room and understanding household dynamics.
• Moving quietly and efficiently in high-pressure situations.
• Being present, warm, and genuinely engaged with children.
• Self-starter with the ability to take direction well.
• Open communication when priorities shift.
• Experience in or around households.
• Polish and executive function.
• Understanding of child engagement and guidance at different developmental stages.
• Kindness and appropriate firmness in guiding children.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipating needs before they arise.
• Bilingual in French or Spanish strongly preferred.

Location

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

• Part-time
• 20–25 hours per week

Experience Level

• Early childhood education background or equivalent experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $34–$38 CAD per hour

About the Company

• A busy, warm, and driven household of four based in downtown Toronto.
• Both parents work from home running their own businesses.
• The family is passionate about food, enjoys hosting, and aims for a smoothly running home.
• This is the first time bringing someone into the home in this role.
• The family values trust, warmth, and integrity.
• The family values multilingual exposure for their children.