House Manager & Family Assistant; Childcare + Prep

Title: House Manager & Family Assistant (with Childcare + Meal Prep Support)

Location: San Diego, CA 92129

Employment Type: Full-time (30–36 hours/week; guaranteed 30 hours)

Compensation: $25–30/hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP (Mid - late January is ideal)

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Pass background check.
• Reliable transportation + valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record
• CPR certification preferred.
• Must sign confidentiality agreement and agree to no social media posting (family uses a private app for photos).
• Comfortable with a W2 role.
• Comfortable working in a home with two large dogs (no pet walking required).
• Good communicator with strong reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.

Schedule:

• School days (Mon/Tue/Thu): 12:00 PM–5:30 PM
• Non-school days (Wed/Fri): 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Flexibility required for occasional earlier/later coverage, especially when one parent is traveling.

We are a warm, busy family of three who values reliability, kindness, and collaboration. Our home moves at a steady, active pace: two full careers, a preschool schedule, weekly activities, travel, and two friendly (but large!) dogs. We appreciate someone who can bring calm structure, positivity, and proactive support.

Our daughter is a bright, playful almost-four-year-old who loves dress-up, imaginative play, and getting out for activities. She thrives with routines, gentle boundaries, minimal screen time, and someone who really understands her emotional world. Mom works a few miles from home and is in and out of the home throughout the week, while Dad works locally with a flexible schedule. During periods when Mom travels (every 4–6 weeks), the rhythm of the home shifts slightly, and we rely on someone who can step in confidently during those weeks.

We value good communication, flexibility, optimism, and someone who loves being part of a family team.

You are warm, reliable, proactive, and highly organized — someone who notices what needs attention and takes initiative without being asked. You show up on time (or even early!) and ready to jump in , communicate clearly, follow through, and bring an optimistic, professional presence to the home.

You enjoy working with children and understand how to balance structure, emotional awareness, and fun for an active preschooler. You're comfortable planning activities, managing a household calendar, prepping healthy meals, and adapting to shifting schedules. You handle busy days with composure, prioritize discretion at all times, and take pride in keeping a home running smoothly.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Positive, trustworthy, and mature
• Detail-oriented and excellent at follow-through
• An anticipator — sees needs and jumps in
• Flexible when the day shifts
• Discreet and comfortable with family privacy
• Comfortable working with two large dogs (90 lbs and 100 lbs respectively)
• Collaborative and communicative

Below is a comprehensive outline of responsibilities. Not all tasks occur daily, but the right person will be comfortable wearing many hats and maintaining a smooth, predictable home environment. Job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
• Reset and tidy rooms daily; maintain overall neatness, ensure home is prepped for biweekly cleaning services.
• Oversee household schedules and calendars
• Conduct seasonal swaps (sizing up clothing for the child, décor, bedding, etc.)
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs and pick-ups
• Support packing/unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions
• Supervise or coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landscapers, pest control)
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, take out trash/recycling
• Maintain indoor plants
• Refill dish soaps as needed

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies, and child items.
• Create and manage running household supply lists.
• Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning,…