Location: Old Hickory Lake (37138)
Pets: Hypo-allergenic cat

About the Family: A professional couple in Old Hickory is seeking an experienced Family Assistant to help balance childcare and household management during the week. Their daughters, ages 7 and 11, are in school, and they need additional partnership & support to ensure their family thrives. The Family Assistant will work as a “third parent” alongside the mom and dad, creating a strong and joyful foundation for their girls. The position is flexible, with the family open to candidates looking for 25-35 hours per week.

SCHEDULE
● School Year: 25-35* hours, Monday-Friday, late mornings, afternoons and early evenings
● Summer: 25-40 hours, Monday-Friday, daytime
● Guaranteed Hours: Determined based on total hours scheduled
● Start Date: ASAP/Flexible
● Duration: Long-term
*Could increase to 40 for the right fit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Bring a joyful attitude and maintain evergreen patience / positivity and maintain a patient and positive attitude with the girls.
2. Create & plan fun, educational and enriching activities for the girls, including crafts, life skills practice, hobbies, and homework guidance.
3. Provide transportation for the girls to and from school and activities. A vehicle is provided for work use.
4. Handle household tasks such as weekly errands, grocery shopping, ordering supplies, managing vendors, organization, and scheduling appointments.
5. Assist with laundry and keep the home tidy, encouraging the girls to clean their own spaces.
6. Balance household and childcare tasks, switching between them intentionally.
7. Manage the family calendar for school, extracurricular activities, and appointments.
8. Meal prep and cooking
9. Prepare for the next day / weekends via meal prep, packing extracurricular bags, preparing for events, etc.

About the Girls:
● Older Daughter (11): Caregiver, nurturing, attentive, hardworking, creative, enjoys crafts and sports, involved in volleyball, swimming, and soccer .
● Younger Daughter (7): Leader, confident, loves to read, play, do gymnastics and be silly. Involved in gymnastics and swimming.

Family Values: The family is grounded, joyful, intentional, and organized, focusing on building a strong and fun foundation for their daughters. They value curiosity, learning, gratitude, hard work, serving others, integrity, humility and playfulness! As a family, they love going on adventures, spending time by the lake and their pool, reading & cooking together and enjoying time with family and friends.

IDEAL FIT:
- Brings a positive energy into the home each day and provides a joyful, loving atmosphere for the children.
- Has a reliable vehicle to get to and from work, but can use the family's vehicle for work purposes.
- Enjoys spending time outside, being active, and being engaged with the girls in play/activities.
- Is comfortable around pets, including the family's hypo-allergenic cat
- Has a keen eye for detail and when they see something that needs attention - they take action.
- Has a strong ability to work collaboratively but also take ownership in their role.
REQUIREMENTS
● Prior experience as a household manager or family assistant
● 5 years of experience with children ages 7 to 11
● Alignment with the family’s values, motivational and intentional parenting approach
● Ability to quickly adopt and implement the family’s parenting methods
● Valid driver’s license, and safe driving history
● Strong swimmer
● Positivity, high energy and active
● Highly organized and skilled in a hybrid role
● Extremely reliable and dependable
● Seeking a long-term commitment
● Experience as a teacher is a plus!

Degree Preferences:
● Degree in Child Psychology or Elementary Education

COMPENSATION
Hourly Rate: $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and education
PTO, Paid Holidays, and Sick Days: Offered