About the Role
We are seeking a Household Manager with a focus on childcare to provide comprehensive support to a busy family of four. This role is crucial for maintaining a calm, organized, and well-cared-for home environment, allowing the parents to be more present with their children. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, warm, and detail-oriented individual who can manage daily household responsibilities and childcare needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide afternoon pickup from the bus and transportation to after-school activities.
- Supervise children, including homework, creative activities, and playdates.
- Reinforce household routines, chore systems, and daily habits.
- Be flexible to come in early or stay late for weekly date nights.
- Handle kid-related errands.
- Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school.
- Create and maintain household organization systems.
- Perform daily resets and tidying, including dishes, surface wipe-downs, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
- Prepare the home for weekly cleaning visits and coordinate with cleaners.
- Manage seasonal clothing swaps and organize hand-me-downs.
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
- Assist with packing and unpacking for travel.
- Perform indoor plant care.
- Cook healthy dinners for children 5x/week and involve them in the process.
- Prep healthy dinners for parents 2-3x/week.
- Prep or order school lunches 5x/week.
- Supplement auto-delivery grocery orders with targeted shopping trips.
- Manage kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
- Manage household supply lists and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
- Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off, and gift shopping.
- Perform ad-hoc errands.
- Handle mail and package management.
- Break down boxes.
- Wash, fold, and organize family laundry.
- Organize children's closets and drawers.
- Perform ironing/steaming and special garment care.
- Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
- Schedule vehicle maintenance.
- Handle fueling, cleaning, and organizing vehicles.
- Track vehicle registration and insurance.
- Feed the dog when the family is not home.
- Walk the dog approximately twice weekly for 30 minutes when the family is not home during the day.
- Schedule pet grooming.
- Maintain pet supplies.
- Perform occasional deep cleans of the fridge, oven, and baseboards.
- Refresh garage, mudroom, and entryway.
- Clean humidifiers/air purifiers.
- Undertake occasional organizational projects.
- Manage outdoor spaces, including tidying and covering outdoor furniture.
- Notify the family of any observations needing tending to, such as repairs.
- Manage household schedules via Skylight.
- Coordinate events and appointments for children.
- Track receipts and budget for expenses incurred as Household Manager.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Possess reliable transportation with a clean driving record.
- Be comfortable driving children.
- Be comfortable with dogs.
- Be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.
- Have 2+ years of experience as a house manager, family assistant, nanny, or similar role.
- Possess a strong understanding of school-aged child development and age-appropriate activities.
Skills
- Childcare
- Household Management
- Organization
- Time Management
- Communication
- Proactive Initiative
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Calm Under Pressure
- Detail-Oriented
- Anticipation Skills
- Trustworthiness
- Consistency
- Meal Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry Management
- Vehicle Management
- Pet Care
- Calendar Management
- Budget Tracking
Location
- Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 35-40 hours/week
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $35–$38/hour
About the Company
- We are a busy, close-knit family of four with two school-age children and a friendly dog.
- Our greatest priority is creating a home where our children feel supported, connected, and able to enjoy their childhood.
- We are looking for someone who can step in as a trusted partner, taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities so our home feels calm, organized, and well cared for.
- We are hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys creating a sense of ease for a family.
- We know that having the right support doesn't just help us manage a household—it gives us the gift of more quality time together.
