A lovely family of five in a suburb of Boston, MA is seeking a very special person to join their family and assist in the care of their three boys, ages 11, 8, and 5. This position is dynamic and adaptable for the ideal candidate- finding the right person is the first priority, and the position can be tailored based on interest and skill set. The must-have hours for this role are Monday through Friday (and potentially Saturday depending on the candidate) approximately 15-20 after-school hours/week, but the family is happy to provide full-time hours for a candidate who is interested in taking on family/personal assistant duties as well. This position can be live-in or live-out- the family will provide a separate apartment for the right person. 

• Create a holistic and comprehensive learning environment for three children, two of whom have been diagnosed with learning differences (the children all attend mainstream school)
• Work on executive functioning and skills such as time management and planning ahead
• Help the children create and maintain systems for tasks and goals
• Practice stress management skills with children
• Keep track of school calendars and help children to stay on top of assignments
• Build off the school curriculum to create opportunities for learning based on the children's interests
• Occasional help with school pickups or transportation to activities
• Some evening hours, planned for in advance
  The below are OPTIONAL tasks if interested in the full-time position
• Assist with schedules and calendars
• Household bills and budgeting
• Schedule and supervise vendors
• Book family travel
• Research and organize children’s classes and activities
• Event planning, preparation for holidays
• Errands, sending and receiving packages, and shopping as needed
• Manage the family's additional properties, one local and one international, including scheduling vendors, paying bills, and managing insurance and paperwork
• Preparing and closing seasonal properties

• Growth mindset- the children are curious learners, so that should be fostered in all aspects of life
• Creative- the children enjoy art, so special skills in art or music would be a major bonus
• Highly structured and organized, and able to create and maintain systems that the children can follow
• Engaging and proactive in creating an enriching environment
• Able to balance kindness with structure and limits
• Experience with occupational therapy would be a major bonus
• Proactive and able to prioritize
• Spanish speaking would be a bonus, but is NOT required

• Experience with learning disabilities/differences, or familiar with educational strategies and willing to learn
• A valid driver's license and comfort driving children
• US work authorization
  
  

• Competitive rate depending on experience and desired schedule
• Separate apartment provided