Family Assistant Full Time

Family Assistant (FT)

Job #: J2125

Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out, Live-In

Location: SUMMIT, NJ

Days: Mon - Fri

Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Compensation: $35 to $40 per Hour

Additional Benefits: PTO

Start Date: 6/1/2026

A family in Summit, NJ is seeking a full-time Family Assistant to support both childcare and household management. Responsibilities include assisting with the children’s morning and after-school routines, school transportation, homework supervision, light-to-full housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, and maintaining an organized, smoothly run home. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and enjoys supporting a busy family environment.

Main Work Duties:

Childcare & School Support:

Morning routine assistance: preparing breakfast, helping children get ready for school

School drop-offs and pick-ups

Coordination of extracurricular activities

Supervising homework and ensuring assignments are completed

Organizing school materials, backpacks, and schedules

Encouraging structure, independence, and responsibility

Planning occasional educational or enriching activities

Household Management

Light-to-full housekeeping (daily upkeep and tidiness of common areas)

Laundry care: washing, folding, ironing, and wardrobe organization

Bed-making and maintaining orderly bedrooms

Monitoring household supplies

Grocery shopping and inventory tracking

Running household errands

General Household Support:

Preparing healthy breakfasts and after-school snacks

Cooking simple, nutritious family meals as needed

Assisting with basic meal planning aligned with children’s preferences and dietary needs

Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization after food preparation

Supporting the principal in maintaining a well-run, welcoming home

Required Qualities:

Warm, nurturing, and genuinely fond of children

Emotionally mature and steady under pressure

Naturally organized with excellent time-management skills

Proactive and able to anticipate household needs

High level of discretion and respect for privacy

Energetic and physically active

Strong moral character with sound judgment

Calm, patient, and solution-oriented

Able to provide consistent structure and routine

Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules

Excellent communicator with both adults and children

Trustworthy and reliable

Self-directed but collaborative when needed

Attentive to detail in both childcare and housekeeping

Positive presence who contributes to a peaceful home environment

Comfortable working in a large residence

Tech-comfortable (school portals, scheduling apps, homework platforms)

Safety-conscious and attentive

Requirements:

Minimum 3+ solid years of family assistant experience in a private household.

Excellent references from both current and previous employers.

Ability to work independently.

Must speak and be able to communicate well in English.

Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.