Part-Time Afterschool Family Assistant

Start Date: December 1
Location: Chester, NJ
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00–6:00 PM or 2:00–7:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week

Position Overview
A busy family in Chester, NJ is looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organized Afterschool Family Assistant to support their household and their two teenage boys, ages 15 and 16. The parents have very full schedules. They need a self-starter who can run the household’s afternoon logistics independently, anticipate needs and keep things moving without being told what to do next.

Afternoons begin with a 3:00 PM school pick-up, and much of the role is driving the boys to hockey, tennis and other activities. The Afterschool Family Assistant also handles grocery shopping, laundry and errands, and cooks a healthy dinner for the boys each night. The family eats a sugar-free, protein-forward diet. The boys are big meat eaters, and every meal must be free of nuts and sesame.

The family provides a vehicle for work driving, a dedicated credit card for household purchases, and food. A cleaning service comes every other week. The role has no overnight or travel duties. The family wants a long-term team member, and the position may start with an overlap period to make the transition smooth.

Benefits: Food provided, family vehicle for work use, three weeks paid vacation, two paid sick days, two paid personal days, six paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Pick the boys up from school and drive them to hockey, tennis, appointments and other afterschool activities
• Plan and cook healthy dinners every night that are sugar-free and free of nuts and sesame, and handle general meal prep
• Do the grocery shopping and household errands, and restock supplies
• Do the household laundry
• Keep the kitchen and common areas organized and tidy
• Coordinate afternoon schedules, activities and family logistics
• Remind the boys about schedules, belongings and commitments so they stay organized
• Feed and care for the family’s two guinea pigs as needed
• Anticipate household needs and take initiative without constant direction
• Help the family with other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Afterschool Family Assistant, Family Assistant, Household Assistant, Nanny or in a similar private household role
• Confident, safe and experienced driver who is comfortable with a lot of daily driving
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong home cook who is comfortable preparing healthy, meat-based family meals
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Up-to-date COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
• Highly organized, reliable, resourceful and detail-oriented
• Self-starter who can work independently and prioritize tasks well
• Flexible and adaptable, able to manage changing schedules and competing priorities
• Professional, discreet and comfortable working in a private family home
• Able to provide 3–5 professional references