Outstanding Career-Minded Family Assistant Needed FT in Oakland

A busy family in Piedmont is seeking an outstanding career Family Assistant to help with childcare and household tasks. Their boys are 10 and 14 years old, attend different schools, are in a variety of extracurriculars (club soccer, piano, golf), and enjoy sports and cooking. The FA will be responsible for school pick-ups, driving them to activities, managing their busy schedules, overseeing homework, meal prepping or cooking simple healthy dinners for the family, light tidying, laundry, organization, and running errands.

The best person for them has excellent work ethic with a “no task too small” mentality and attention to detail. Most importantly they are looking for someone who will build genuine relationships with both their boys, who is engaging, and has previous experience working with tweens and teens. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for longevity as they hope to find someone to work with them for the next few years.

Ideal work hours:

• Morning (e.g. 8am – 9am): Drop off in the morning for the kids
• Afternoon (e.g. 2:30 pm – 7:00pm): Pick up the kids, snack, take them to activities
• The afternoon schedule is more critical than the morning if someone cannot cover both morning and afternoon
• Note: The older son is experiencing a sports injury currently where he may need to be brought back and forth from school as he is unable to sit for long periods of time until he heals (5 – 8 weeks). Temporary responsibilities may include working during the day from 10 AM onwards to pick him up / drop him off at school during critical classes.

Experience Requirements

• 3 years minimum experience working as a private Family Assistant with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Spanish (nice to have, not required)

Qualifications

• COVID-vaccinated
• TB and Tdap
• CPR Certified
• Valid and safe driver with clean record (family will provide household vehicle for work-related driving)
• Flexibility: Must be able to stay later occasionally if a parent’s flight is delayed or traffic is severe
• Professionalism & Character: Intelligent, patient, flexible, and consistently professional with an easygoing demeanor
• Problem-Solving: Possesses common sense and the ability to intuit and solve problems independently, especially when unforeseen situations arise or plans are not explicitly laid out
• Resilience & Boundaries: Understands that children, particularly teenagers, can be moody and difficult, and that siblings will fight. Must be ready to handle verbal roughness while maintaining professionalism and ensuring that disrespect is not tolerated
• Team Player: Understands that the role is to support the parents, ensure the children’s needs are met, and make family life easier. Must be respectful of the housekeeper and act as a positive team member within the household
• Reliable and organized with attention to detail
• Exerienced with tweens and teens
• Engaging, active and upbeat
• Excellent communication skills
• Builds genuine relationships with both the boys
• Pitch-in / no task is too small mentality
• Can make a long-term commitment

Responsibilities

• Engage with the boys; nurturing their interests and building genuine relationships with each of them
• School Pick-up & Transport: Pick up the children from their respective schools (at approximately 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm) and transport them to their after-school activities or home
• Activity Management: Ensure the boys have all the required equipment for their sports and activities
• Academic Support: Remind and encourage the children to complete their homework or study time upon returning home
• Nourishment: Prepare an afternoon snack for the boys and occasionally prepare dinner for the family (all ingredients and recipes will be provided)
• Laundry for the family as needed
• Light tidying (kids’ rooms, common areas, play areas, etc.)
• Organizing
• Running errands
• Provide timely, comprehensive reports to the parents on their well-being and how things are going