Household Manager (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support)

Job Title: Household Manager (with Meal Prep and Childcare Support)

Location: Cheshire, CT 06410

Employment Type: Part-time, 25-30 hours per week, 25 hours guaranteed

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule may expand to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on days when both parents are not home. Some flexibility will be needed in order to accommodate date night and school early release coverage 1-2 times per month. Schedule may shift as the family's needs evolve.

Compensation: $30-$35/hour

Start Date: August 2026

Requirements

• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement provided for work-related errands and child transportation
• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Fragrance-free products required
• 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 Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• Currently holds or is willing to obtain CPR certification
• Comfortable living and working alongside dogs and a small rabbit

About Our Family

We are a busy family; between three children, three pets, and two working parents, our life is full and in need of support to bring more peace and organization to our home. Our home is our bubble: we value creating a space for our children to be themselves - silly, cared for, and loved.

The upstairs space of our home just underwent a renovation and we are now working to settle the downstairs space into the organized, peaceful space we know it can be. We love a tidy home and genuinely thrive in structured, well-run spaces — we’re looking for you to bring that kind of order to our home.

With one parent working from home regularly, you’ll be sharing the space with us most days. We want you to feel comfortable, welcome, and a part of our household rhythm. We are looking for someone who will feel like an extension of our family.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are warm, grounded, and genuinely love being around children of all ages. You do not need a task list to figure out what needs to be done; you walk in, read the room, and get to work. You are systems-oriented and love creating order out of chaos. You find satisfaction in a clean sink, a folded basket of laundry, and a home that feels calm and ready for the day. You're responsive and flexible to a home environment— knowing when to pause tending to a home project in order to care for children. You're looking for a steady, long-term role and look forward to leaving every shift having made a genuine difference.

Your top priorities in this role will be caring for our baby, creating household organization systems throughout the home, managing laundry, building and executing grocery lists, preparing 3-4 family-friendly dinners per week, and performing daily resets of our home. You thrive on variety and are effectively bouncing between all of these responsibilities without losing your stride.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support & Child Assistance

• Provide regular childcare to a baby and occasional childcare to school-aged children
• Daily backpack reset including unpacking, lunch box washing, and packing and preparing for the following morning
• Provide date night coverage 1-2 times per month

Household Management and Organization

• Perform daily resets to keep common areas tidy and the home feeling calm, including
• Daily tidying including washing dishes, wiping surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas, and washing downstairs floors
• Create and maintain household organization systems throughout the home, particularly in the downstairs living areas
• Tackle organizational projects in the playroom, main-level living and homework area, primary walk-in closet, and garage storage areas
• Handle unpacking after family travel
• Change batteries in kids' toys and maintain battery supplies
• Clean humidifiers and air purifiers as needed

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away family laundry and linens
• Iron and steam as needed; follow specific garment care preferences for delicate items
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
• Handle linen rotation as needed

Meal Planning and Prep

• Plan and prep 3-4 dinners per week in a prep-chef style (marinating, chopping, prepping ingredients so the family can finish cooking)
• Prepare healthy snacks and lunch items as needed
• Grocery shop in-person or via Instacart
• Follow household dietary preferences
• Handle kitchen clean-up and ongoing kitchen maintenance

Inventory & Errands

• Monitor and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Maintain running supply lists and contribute to household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning drop-off and pickup, gift shopping, and mail and package management
• Break down and recycle boxes as needed

Deep Cleaning

• Wipe baseboards weekly
• Occasional deep cleans including refrigerator, oven, and other appliances as needed

Pet Care

• Let dogs outside and fill water bowls as needed

Vehicle Management

• Occasional fueling
• Organize and maintain the family vehicle, especially during sports seasons when equipment accumulates

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Maintain awareness of and support the workability of the family’s Skylight calendar by uploading reminders for school events, half-days, and other important events
• Provide proactive reminders to the family for upcoming events
• Keep receipts for debit card purchases for budget tracking

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter telling us about yourself and why this role is a great fit, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. Please note: this role requires a background check.

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