Family Assistant

Family Assistant (FT) Job #: J2125

Position Details:

Full-Time, Can be either live in or live out

Location:

Summit, NJ Days:

Mon -

Fri Hours:

6:30 AM - 6:30

PM Compensation:

$35 to $40 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books)

Additional Benefits:

PTO Start Date:

6/1/2026 A family in Summit, NJ is seeking a full-time Family Assistant to provide support with both childcare and household management. Responsibilities include assisting with the children's morning and after-school routines, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, and helping maintain an organized, smoothly run home. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, dependable, and enjoys supporting a busy family environment.

Main Work Duties:

Household Management:

Housekeeping, including daily upkeep and maintaining tidy common areas Laundry care, including washing, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organization Bed-making and maintaining orderly bedrooms Monitoring and restocking household supplies Grocery shopping and household inventory tracking Running household errands

Childcare & School Support:

Assisting with the children's morning routine, including breakfast and getting ready for school School drop-offs and pick-ups Coordinating extracurricular schedules and activities Supervising homework and helping maintain structure and routine Organizing school materials, backpacks, and calendars Supporting the children's independence and responsibility Planning occasional educational or enriching activities

General Household Support:

Preparing healthy breakfasts and after-school snacks Cooking simple, nutritious family meals as needed Assisting with basic meal planning based on the children's preferences and dietary needs Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization after food preparation Helping support a well-run, welcoming home environment

Required Qualities:

Warm, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys working with children Emotionally mature and steady under pressure Naturally organized with strong time-management skills Proactive and able to anticipate household needs High level of discretion and respect for privacy Able to keep up with an active household and manage the physical duties of the role Strong judgment and professional integrity Calm, patient, and solution-oriented Able to provide consistent structure and routine Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules Strong communication skills with both adults and children Trustworthy and reliable Self-directed, while also working well with others 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 Comfortable using school portals, scheduling apps, and homework platforms Safety-conscious and attentive

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 solid years of family assistant experience in a private household Excellent references from both current and previous employers Ability to work independently Strong English communication skills required Authorized to work in the United States for any employer Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): This is a Family Assistant position, not a nanny-only role. Are you comfortable handling childcare, housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal prep, and household support? How many years of experience do you have working as a Family Assistant, Household Assistant, Nanny/Housekeeper, or similar private household role? Please describe your experience managing both childcare responsibilities and household tasks in the same position. Please describe your experience supporting children with morning routines, school transportation, homework, schedules, and activities. Please describe your housekeeping and laundry experience, including daily upkeep, bed-making, washing, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organization. Give an example of how you have kept a household organized and running smoothly without needing constant direction. This role requires someone proactive who can notice what needs to be done without constant direction. Can you give an example of how you have done this in a past household role? Are you comfortable running household errands such as grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, pickups, and other family-related tasks? Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Work Location:

In person