Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage-Haus; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage-Haus seeks a calm Household Manager & Family Assistant in Brookline, MA to support a busy two-parent household with school-age daughters and a curious kitten. The role focuses on maintaining a well-run home, coordinating family schedules, and providing dependable afternoon child care after school.

The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and comfortable with pets. Flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to anticipate needs are essential for a long-term partnership with the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in household management, family assistant, or senior nanny roles.
• Experience supporting school-age children and preteens preferred.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with ability to anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Morning departure support for school.
• Afternoon pickup and shuttling (approx. 3:00–5:30 PM).
• Playdate coordination with families and caregivers.
• Coordinate children's appointments (dental, pediatric, orthodontic).
• Calendar management using family scheduling system.
• Creative activity facilitation on non-school days (art projects, crafts).

Skills

Household management

School-age children

Proactive mindset

Reliable transportation

CPR/First Aid

Vaccination awareness

Communication

Job description

Household Manager & Family Assistant

Location: Brookline, MA 02445

Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 hours per week (overtime available at time-and-a-half; open to candidates seeking up to 45 hours)

Proposed Schedule (4 weekdays per week):

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; core hours 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Some flexibility in daily structure is possible for the right candidate.
• No weekend coverage required.

Compensation: $40-45 per hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a household management, family assistant, or senior nanny role
• Experience supporting school-age children and preteens strongly preferred
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to anticipate needs without being prompted
• Reliable transportation (own vehicle required); mileage reimbursed
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• CPR and First Aid certified preferred, or willingness to obtain prior to start
• No cat allergies, as the home includes a cat
• Ability to navigate stairs throughout the day
• Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Our Family

We are a busy, deeply engaged two-parent household with two school-age daughters and a young kitten who has quickly made himself at home. Both parents carry demanding, full-time careers with regular travel, which means our household runs best when someone is genuinely invested in keeping things moving and anticipating what comes next.

Our girls are wonderful: one is thoughtful, emotionally attuned, and navigating the early years of middle school with a lot of self-awareness; the other brings big energy, creativity, and heart. Both are wildly artistic and love hands-on projects - think slime-making, painting, crafts, and visits to creative spaces. They thrive with someone who shows up consistently, follows through, and treats them with warmth and appropriate boundaries - a trusted adult, not a best friend.

We have had household support for years and are at a clear transition point: we need someone whose strengths lean toward household management while still being genuinely great with kids during the afternoon hours. Our home is organized and well-maintained, and we want to keep it that way. The right person will step into a home that's in good shape and help us keep it running smoothly through the week.

We value reliability above almost everything else. We are not rigid - we are happy to flex for the right person and believe in a real partnership. What we ask for in return is communication, follow-through, and a proactive mindset. We will always work with you; we just need to know what's coming.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is calm, grounded, and quietly capable. You do not need a detailed task list to have a productive day - you look around, see what needs to happen, and get it done. You have worked with older kids before and understand that preteens need a different kind of presence than toddlers: steady, reliable, warm, and appropriately boundaried. You can hold space for a child who needs to decompress after school without filling the silence unnecessarily.

You are a strong communicator who gives advance notice when something comes up and follows through on what you say you will do. You're adaptable - happy to shift with the family's schedule when it makes sense, and thoughtful about how you share information. You take pride in a well-run home and notice the things that need attention before anyone has to ask. You are comfortable with pets, organized without being rigid, and genuinely enjoy supporting a family that is doing a lot.

If you’re someone who is excited to grow with a family and become a long-term part of their household support system, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Morning departure support: help children get out the door for school
• Afternoon pickup and shuttling (approximately 3:00 to 5:30 PM)
• Playdate coordination with other families and caregivers
• Coordination of children's appointments (dental, pediatric, orthodontic as needed)
• Calendar management using the family's shared scheduling system
• Creative activity facilitation on non-school days (art projects, creative