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
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week,