Full-Time Family & Household Manager Needed in Walnut Creek, CA

Responsibilities

• Childcare & Developmental Support
• Provide structured, attentive care for four children across multiple age groups (toddler through teenager)
• Manage and execute morning routines including wake-ups, breakfast, hygiene, and school preparation
• Ensure timely school drop-offs and after-school pick-ups with safe transportation
• Oversee after-school routines including decompression time, snacks, homework support, and structured activities
• Provide consistent guidance, supervision, and emotional support tailored to each child's developmental stage
• Support behavior consistency, routine adherence, and smooth transitions between homes in a shared custody (2-3-2) schedule
• Coordinate and transport children to extracurricular activities, appointments, and school-related events
• Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive environment that promotes stability across both households
• Communicate daily updates regarding children's schedules, needs, and activities to parents as appropriate
• Ensure seamless transitions between two households, maintaining consistency in routines, belongings, and schedules
• Track and manage household transitional logistics including school materials, clothing, extracurricular equipment, and transitions
• Support communication between households as needed to ensure alignment on schedules and activities
• Maintain structure and predictability for children during home transitions for children
• Household Management & Home Operations
• Maintain overall organization and functionality of the home, ensuring systems are efficient and consistently upheld
• Oversee day-to-day household operations including cleanliness standards, organization, and readiness for family routines
• Manage grocery shopping, household inventory, and restocking of essential supplies
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate healthy family meals and dinner routines (including meal prep when needed)
• Coordinate with household vendors including cleaners, maintenance providers, landscaping, and service professionals
• Ensure household calendars, appointments, deliveries, and schedules are managed and organized effectively
• Assist in maintaining structured systems across both households to ensure continuity during custody transitions
• Anticipate household needs proactively and take initiative to resolve issues before escalation
• Executive Support & Life Management (Primary Parent Support)
• Provide high-level personal and household support to the primary parent in managing daily life logistics
• Manage calendars, scheduling conflicts, and coordination of personal and family appointments
• Assist with travel planning, reservations, and coordination of family-related logistics
• Handle personal errands including returns, pickups, appointments, and miscellaneous tasks
• Support organization of personal and family priorities to reduce administrative and mental load
• Act as a trusted right-hand support in managing day-to-day family operations and household flow
• Provide anticipatory support by identifying upcoming needs and proactively addressing them
• Maintain strict confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism at all times
• General Expectations
• Operate independently with strong judgment and minimal supervision
• Maintain a calm, organized, and solution-oriented presence in a dynamic household
• Communicate clearly and proactively with parents regarding updates, issues, and scheduling needs
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability within a structured but rotating custody environment
• Uphold consistency, reliability, and professionalism in all aspects of household and childcare support

Requirements

• Candidates must meet the following baseline requirements

Benefits

Additional Information

Location: Walnut Creek / Alamo, CA Employment Type: Full-Time; Live-Out (W-2) Children: Four children, ages 18 months - 14 years Start Date: Immediately - June 2026 Schedule Overview: This is a full-time role with varying weekly structure due to a 2-3-2 custody rotation schedule. When children are in the active household: Full-day support including mornings, school transportation, after-school care, and household management from 6am - 5pm When children are in the alternate household: Reduced schedule of up to 8 hours per day, starting at 8am; focused on household management, errands, organization, meal preparation, and family logistics Schedule flexibility is required due to custody transitions Occasional weekend support with advance notice Compensation & Benefits Hourly compensation: $45-$52/hr (W-2) depending on experience and qualifications This role is California-compliant and includes overtime pay in accordance with state labor laws: 1.5x hourly rate for hours worked over 40/week 1.5x for hours worked over 9 hours in a single day Double time for hours exceeding 12 hours in a single day (when applicable) Guaranteed W-2 payroll structure

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