Job Description

Title: House Manager & Childcare Support

Location: Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Employment Type: Part-time (10–15 hours/week ongoing; increasing in hours for a few weeks in February 2026 only)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $30–35/hour based on experience

Requirements: Can maintain a smoke free environment, has valid driver's license and safe driving record, proof of car insurance, able to pass background check, up to date on vaccinations and/or willing to get a flu vaccine

Proposed Schedule: 3–4 afternoons/evenings per week preferable Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (generally 2:30–6:30 p.m.); must be able to flex based on sports schedules

• Available to work 5 days/week for a few weeks in February 2026 before returning to 3-4 days per week after that

About Our Family:

We're a warm, active family with two kids (13 and 7) seeking a reliable, proactive House Manager & Family Assistant to support our busy after-school hours. With both parents working from home and managing demanding full-time careers, we're looking for someone who can take initiative, handling after-school driving and carpools, as well as some light household tasks, errands, and simple meal prep as time allows.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a safe driver, a self-starter, and enjoy engaging with kids who are becoming more independent but still need structure and support. If you excel at creating order, keeping afternoons running smoothly, and being a trusted partner to a family, we'd love to meet you.

Who We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate is kind, responsible, and intuitive—someone who can read the room, take initiative, and support both a responsible teen and an energetic 7-year-old. You enjoy being part of a family's rhythm, can help maintain a calm and joyful household, and know how to balance independence with communication.

The person we're looking for is:

• Intuitive and self-sufficient; spots what's needed and takes action without much direction
• Flexible and adaptable: comfortable balancing different tasks and adjusting to changes (like school half-days or varying weekly sports schedules)

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; keeps schedules on track, the home tidy, and afternoons running smoothly
• Flexible and adaptable; comfortable juggling shifting needs and tasks
• A clear, kind, and proactive communicator
• Honest and ethical
• Genuinely enjoys being around and engaging in conversation with kids, while also being respectful of a young teen seeking more independence and less supervision
• A safe, dependable driver with a clean record

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare & Transportation (Top Priority)

• Provide safe, reliable after-school pickups for both kids, including occasional carpool responsibilities
• Drive children to sports practices, activities, lessons, and playdates as needed
• Supervise 7-year-old's afternoon routine: snacks, homework support, playtime, and transitions
• Keep track of kids' weekly afterschool calendars and adjust schedules and pick-up/drop-offs as needed
• Maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment until parents finish work
• Engage in conversation and connection with both children
• Help kids with executive functioning and maintaining clean spaces

When childcare tasks and transportation duties are complete, or during downtime, additional responsibilities could include:

Household Management & Organization

• Oversee household schedules and calendars
• Reset and tidy rooms daily (vacuum high-traffic areas, load/unload dishwasher, wipe counters); ensure home is prepped for cleaning services
• Tidy 7-year-old's room (with his participation whenever possible); make bed, clear floor, organize desk 
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding) and manage donation drop-offs/pickups
• Tackle occasional deep cleans (washing machine, humidifiers, air purifiers, etc.)
• Help prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays
• Maintain indoor plants
• Support packing/unpacking for travel

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry
• Manage linens: rotate bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials
• Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies

Meal Planning & Prep

• Pack lunches and empty lunchboxes for the next school day
• Grocery shop as needed, maintaining a stocked and organized kitchen
• Prepare and cook 2-3 family-friendly dinners per week
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized after cooking

Pet Care

• Take dog on short walk or play ball in the yard
• Maintain organized stock of pet supplies
• Refill pet water bowls and monitor basic care needs

Errands & Inventory Management

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
• Create and manage running household supply lists
• Coordinate and manage household orders
• Run light errands as needed: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
• Handle packages, mail sorting, and organization of household paperwork

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