Family Assistant: Dinner Prep & School Support
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Child Care/Nanny
Childminder / Nanny, Child Development/Support
Monday - Friday 1-7 p.m. + two hours later on Thursdays for date night (additional hours here/there for overnights when both parents are traveling)Salary Amount or Range: $45-$50/hour D.O.E. + Standard benefits (paid vacation, sick days, holidays)Children: 11, 12, and 14 years oldPets: 1 small Cocker spaniel + a catBay Area Region: San Francisco Description
START DATE:
ASAP, ideally with a mid-October start
A lovely family of five in the Marina/Cow Hollow district of San Francisco is seeking an organized, personable family assistant to join their household. Their children are 11 (boy), 12 (girl) and 14 (girl) years old. Their eldest is self-sufficient, but their younger two need care including tag teaming with parents to drive them to/from school and activities, providing homework help, and engaging.
Household duties include preparing dinner nightly for the family, post-dinner clean-up, running errands, family laundry, organizing, and light pet care.
They’d especially love someone who enjoys cooking and is comfortable preparing healthy family dinners. Ultimately they're looking for someone cheerful and organized who brings positive energy to their home. This a great opportunity for someone looking for longevity with a really nice family!
SCHEDULE:
The family guarantees 32 hours per week Monday to Friday 1-7pm (plus 2 hours later on Thursdays for date night). Extra hours are available here and there for overnights when both parents are traveling. For a really great fit they might consider up to 35-40 hours/week.
- 2 years minimum experience working as a Family Assistant with excellent verifiable references
- Fluency in English
- COVID-vaccinated and boosted (and ideally staying current/willing to update the booster)
- TB and Tdap vaccine
- CPR Certified
- Valid driver with clean record (family provides household vehicle for work-related driving) - can provide street parking permit if commuting by car
- Reliable and punctual
- Communicates well with mom
- Team player
- Enjoys cooking / preparing healthy meals
- Pitch in attitude
- Organized
- Positive
- Tech savvy
- Comfortable setting boundaries with children (i.e., enforcing time to do homework)
- Seeking longevity (at least 2-3 years ideally)
- Preparing healthy dinners nightly for the family
- Post-dinner clean-up
- Homework help
- Family laundry
- Running errands: package returns, dry cleaning, etc.
- Ordering groceries from instacart or shopping for items
- Dividing school pick up with mom/dad and taking children to/from activities
- Organizing kids' items, drawers, going through kids’ clothes, etc.
- Organizing pantries and cabinets
- Light tidying
- Light pet care for small dog + cat
- Overnights here/there when both parents are traveling
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