A warm and welcoming family of three on the Upper East Side is seeking an intelligent, proactive, and organized Family Assistant to join their team. Their bright and curious 4.5-year-old child attends school full-time, and the household is fully staffed with a dedicated housekeeper.

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dual role—providing thoughtful childcare and family support while also taking on personal assistant and household management tasks. The family values someone who can seamlessly shift between engaging meaningfully with their child and handling a variety of home and personal projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing family support with household management in a warm, respectful environment. The family is committed to finding the right long-term fit and is willing to offer some flexibility for the ideal candidate.

Schedule:

• School Year: Monday through Friday, 11:00/11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Summer: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week with flexibility. Occasional weekend support may be requested.

Key Responsibilities:

• Household & Family Support:

  • Oversee daily household operations and ensure smooth running of the home
  • Manage calendars, appointments, travel planning, and reservations
  • Run errands, grocery shop, and handle general personal assisting tasks
  • Organize household systems, create and maintain a home manual

• Childcare & Child Development:

  • Provide after-school care, including school pick-ups, transportation to activities, and creating enriching, educational experiences
  • Engage the child in developmentally appropriate and stimulating activities
  • Prepare simple, healthy, kid-friendly meals as needed (culinary skills not required—just a willingness to help)

• Highly intelligent, resourceful, and organized
• Background in childhood education or a passion for child development is strongly preferred
• A natural multitasker who can anticipate needs and take initiative
• Flexible, discreet, and professional with a positive, can-do attitude

• Childhood education or college degree is a must
• No job is too small attitude 

• $35-45/hr 
• Paid PTO
• Sick days