House Manager​/Family Assistant; Prep

House Manager / Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location:

Carlisle, MA 01741

Employment Type:

Full-Time | 35–40 hours per week, 35 hours guaranteed

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, approximately 10:30 AM–5:30 PM, with flexibility for morning or evening coverage when needed with advance notice. Compensation: $35–$40 / hour plus Paid Time Off (PTO)

Start Date:

ASAP Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands and child transportation.
• Fragrance-free or minimal-fragrance products strongly preferred.

We are a busy, close-knit family of four with two working parents and two school-aged children. Both parents run growing companies, with one working primarily from home and traveling approximately once or twice a month, while the other divides their time between home and the office. Our children are bright, active, and curious, and we value having a warm, dependable person around them who can become a trusted part of their everyday lives.

We also have our seven-year-old rescue Lab mix, who is energetic, full of personality, and absolutely part of the family.

Our home is warm, active, and lived-in, with plenty going on throughout the week. We are looking for a House Manager who can bring a calm, capable presence to the household and help make everyday life feel organized, comfortable, and manageable. We truly value the person who helps make a home run well — someone who notices the little things, takes pride in their work, and becomes someone the family can genuinely rely on.

We appreciate warmth, discretion, good communication, and a positive attitude, and we hope to build a long-term relationship with someone who feels like a trusted extension of our family rather than simply an employee in our home.

You are naturally proactive, organized, and thoughtful. You notice what needs to be done and are comfortable taking ownership without needing to be asked about every detail. You have a good sense of priorities, follow through on what you start, and can roll with the occasional changes that come with family life. You bring genuine warmth to your interactions with children and enjoy being a steady, positive presence in their day-to-day lives.

You bring a strong combination of household management and childcare experience and feel comfortable becoming part of the rhythm of a private home. You understand that working closely with a family requires trust, discretion, flexibility, and open communication. You are confident independently managing the everyday fundamentals of household life — organization, laundry, errands, meal preparation, and general home upkeep — and take pride in doing those things thoughtfully and well.

Above all, we are looking for someone kind, dependable, and genuinely invested in building a lasting relationship with our family, who will feel comfortable around our energetic dog and take pride in being a valued part of our household team.

• Provide school pickups and drop-offs, including transportation to after-school activities and neighboring towns.
• Provide light homework oversight and a calm, supportive presence during the after-school hours.
• Support after-school routines and reinforce household habits, including tidying bedrooms, putting away dishes, and resetting backpacks.
• Provide backup childcare on half days, school vacation days, and other days as needed.
• Handle occasional child-related errands and activity coordination as needed .
• Provide date night coverage 1–2 times per month.

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