House Manager with Childcare Support

Title: House Manager with Childcare Support

Location: Greenfield Center, NY 12833

Employment Type: Part-time (20–25 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $32–$38/hour, based on experience

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Pass background check
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Up-to-date on general vaccinations (COVID & flu required)
• Infant CPR/First Aid certification valued (or willing to obtain)

Proposed Schedule:

2–3 full days per week (approx. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with flexibility based on needs

About Our Family

We are a warm, down-to-earth, and intentional family of four with two young children (ages 2.5 years and 5 months). We're relocating to the Saratoga Springs area and are in the midst of a cross-country move. We are excited to find someone who can help us settle into this next chapter.

One parent is home full-time with the children while the other works primarily from home, so this role will be a true partnership — someone who can read the rhythm of the day, jump in where needed, and provide both household and family support.

Our home is centered around connection, calm routines, and clear, kind boundaries. This role supports the flow of daily life by helping maintain an organized, peaceful environment and creating space for meaningful family time. We value long-term relationships, clear communication, warmth, and intuition, and hope to find someone who feels like a thoughtful extension of our family — someone who understands little ones, enjoys being part of a home environment, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a professional who loves both home management and working alongside a thoughtful, engaged family.

Who You Are

You are warm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned — someone who brings calm, creativity, and organization to a household with young children. You intuitively know how to balance playful toddler moments with maintaining a tidy, peaceful home.

You take initiative, anticipate needs, and find satisfaction in creating an orderly, nourishing environment for a growing family. You're comfortable collaborating with a stay-at-home parent — stepping in seamlessly when support is needed and tending to the home when they're enjoying family time. You believe young children are capable and thoughtful, and you enjoy supporting their growth through calm presence, clear boundaries, and respectful, developmentally supportive communication.

You'll thrive here if you're naturally organized, flexible, and happy to lend a hand wherever needed — from tidying and meal prep to running errands or holding down the fort with two young kids if mom has an appointment or needs time to recharge. We value a grounded presence — someone who can hold clear boundaries with the children while staying warm, communicative, and attuned.

Above all, you are dependable, trustworthy, proactive, and excited to grow with a family who deeply values your work.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Reset and tidy rooms daily; maintain a calm, organized home environment and ensure the home is prepped for cleaning services
• Create and maintain household organization systems (closets, toys and kids' gear, pantry, storage)
• Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, and take out trash
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, and sizing up as kids grow)
• Prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs and pick-ups
• Support packing/unpacking for travel 
• Coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., handymen, cleaners, landscapers)
• Maintain indoor plants

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies
• Maintain and update running household shopping lists
• Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
• Grocery shop and put away household goods
• Run errands, including returns, dry cleaning, pharmacy pickups, grocery shopping, and gift shopping
• Receive, sort, and organize deliveries, packages, and mail

Meal & Snack Preparation (2–3 times/week)

• Wash, chop, and prep fruits, vegetables, and ingredients for simple and nutritious family meals and grab-and-go snacks
• Provide assistance with batch-cooking weekly meals and snacks
• Prepare healthy, simple meals aligned with family's nutrition goals (focused on incorporating whole foods with protein, fiber, and fat, clean ingredients with few added sugars)
• Shop for groceries and meal related items
• Clean kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize all household laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, towels)
• Manage linens: rotate bedding and towels
• Keep laundry spaces tidy and stocked with supplies

Vehicle Management

• Schedule and oversee maintenance, oil changes, and inspections
• Ensure vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and organized

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide childcare support so parents can rest, attend appointments, fit in a workout, or focus on solo time with newborn or toddler
• Assist with occasional date-night coverage during the week in the future as infant gets older
• Help with activity drop-offs/pick-ups as needed
• Research developmentally appropriate kids' extracurriculars

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.)
• Maintain and refresh specific zones (entryways, garage, mudroom)
• Clean humidifiers, washing machines, and air purifiers monthly
• Organize special projects: toy storage, seasonal decorations, gear rotation

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief letter explaining why you believe you would be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

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