British American Household Staffing
HN354 - Mother's Helper/Family Assistant - San Francisco, CA
British American Household Staffing, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
A family in the Inner Richmond-Lake District of San Francisco, CA is seeking a wonderful live-out Mother’s Helper/Family Assistant. They are seeking 30-35 hours a week of care with a schedule of 8 or 9 am until 4:30 pm or 5 pm for at least three days a week. They have a 4.5‑year‑old who is in school from 8:30 am‑4 pm during the week and they are expecting a baby at the end of October, but the role won’t begin until January 2026. This role will entail partnering with the Mother who is a SAHM.
Responsibilities
School pick up/drop off; a car for the candidate to use is provided
Meal/snack prep for the children
Likely some time each day will be spent on household duties such as children’s laundry, kitchen clean up (including loading/unloading dishwasher), toy/bedroom tidying, grocery shopping. Tag team with the Mother on what needs to be done on a given day. The eldest child will be at school 32 hours a week, the baby will nap and be with Mom, so there will be ample time during the day to support other household tasks.
Cooking the children’s dinner on occasion
Comfortable around one dog and not allergic (Brittany Spaniel)
Available to travel for domestic and international trips; 6 weeks in the summer they travel to places such as Europe and Hawaii (candidate may take her vacation time during this time or travel with the family)
Requirements
A disposition of being warm, someone who loves children, has a can‑do attitude and is happy to join a loving, happy family
Invested in getting child(ren) outdoors in nature
Trained or interested in the RIE approach – child‑led, focusing on self‑reliance and autonomy for the child(ren), not breaking the child(ren)’s attention span or initiating adult‑led play
Likes to cook and can support making healthy, nutritious food for the children
Ready to partner with a SAHM. Sometimes dividing and conquering and sometimes working together. Most childcare duties will be with infant, fewer hours spent with the nearly 5 year old. Sometimes the candidate will work together with the Mom for outings with both and sometimes will be expected to care for both at home
Able to drive (car provided) for school/activity pickups and drop offs
Open to a schedule with one late start and one late end per week (AKA an afternoon into date night)
Childcare experience with infants and 5+ year olds
Salary and Benefits
$40‑45/hour
2 weeks PTO
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Responsibilities
School pick up/drop off; a car for the candidate to use is provided
Meal/snack prep for the children
Likely some time each day will be spent on household duties such as children’s laundry, kitchen clean up (including loading/unloading dishwasher), toy/bedroom tidying, grocery shopping. Tag team with the Mother on what needs to be done on a given day. The eldest child will be at school 32 hours a week, the baby will nap and be with Mom, so there will be ample time during the day to support other household tasks.
Cooking the children’s dinner on occasion
Comfortable around one dog and not allergic (Brittany Spaniel)
Available to travel for domestic and international trips; 6 weeks in the summer they travel to places such as Europe and Hawaii (candidate may take her vacation time during this time or travel with the family)
Requirements
A disposition of being warm, someone who loves children, has a can‑do attitude and is happy to join a loving, happy family
Invested in getting child(ren) outdoors in nature
Trained or interested in the RIE approach – child‑led, focusing on self‑reliance and autonomy for the child(ren), not breaking the child(ren)’s attention span or initiating adult‑led play
Likes to cook and can support making healthy, nutritious food for the children
Ready to partner with a SAHM. Sometimes dividing and conquering and sometimes working together. Most childcare duties will be with infant, fewer hours spent with the nearly 5 year old. Sometimes the candidate will work together with the Mom for outings with both and sometimes will be expected to care for both at home
Able to drive (car provided) for school/activity pickups and drop offs
Open to a schedule with one late start and one late end per week (AKA an afternoon into date night)
Childcare experience with infants and 5+ year olds
Salary and Benefits
$40‑45/hour
2 weeks PTO
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