Family Assistant

Family Assistant (FT)

Job #: J2125

Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out or Live-In.

Location: SUMMIT, NJ.

Days: Mon - Fri.

Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

Compensation: $35 to $40 per hour. Paid on the books

Additional Benefits: PTO.

Start Date: 6/1/2026.

A family in Summit, NJ is seeking a full-time Family Assistant to support both childcare and household management. Responsibilities include assisting with the children’s morning and after-school routines, school transportation, homework supervision, light-to-full housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, and maintaining an organized, smoothly run home. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and enjoys supporting a busy family environment.

Main Work Duties:

Childcare & School Support:

• Morning routine assistance: preparing breakfast, helping children get ready for school.
• School drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Coordination of extracurricular activities.
• Supervising homework and ensuring assignments are completed.
• Organizing school materials, backpacks, and schedules.
• Encouraging structure, independence, and responsibility.
• Planning occasional educational or enriching activities.
• Household Management.
• Light-to-full housekeeping (daily upkeep and tidiness of common areas).
• Laundry care: washing, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organization.
• Bed-making and maintaining orderly bedrooms.
• Monitoring household supplies.
• Grocery shopping and inventory tracking.
• Running household errands.

General Household Support:

• Preparing healthy breakfasts and after-school snacks.
• Cooking simple, nutritious family meals as needed.
• Assisting with basic meal planning aligned with children’s preferences and dietary needs.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization after food preparation.
• Supporting the principal in maintaining a well-run, welcoming home.

Required Qualities:

• Warm, nurturing, and genuinely fond of children.
• Emotionally mature and steady under pressure.
• Naturally organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Proactive and able to anticipate household needs.
• High level of discretion and respect for privacy.
• Energetic and physically active.
• Strong moral character with sound judgment.
• Calm, patient, and solution-oriented.
• Able to provide consistent structure and routine.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Excellent communicator with both adults and children.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Self-directed but collaborative when needed.
• Attentive to detail in both childcare and housekeeping.
• Positive presence who contributes to a peaceful home environment.
• Comfortable working in a large residence.
• Tech-comfortable (school portals, scheduling apps, homework platforms).
• Safety-conscious and attentive.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ solid years of family assistant experience in a private household.
• Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must speak and be able to communicate well in English.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

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