Family Assistant job (M/F) in Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Childcare, School & Family Logistics

• Coordinate the children’s daily schedules, school commitments and activities.
• Assist with school drop-offs and pick-ups and provide transportation to sports, appointments and social engagements.
• Manage calendars, school communications, uniforms, supplies and important deadlines.
• Monitor homework and assist with schoolwork where appropriate.
• Liaise with tutors, teachers and other educational professionals.
• Research and organise extracurricular activities based on each child’s interests and development.
• Arrange and coordinate medical, dental and other essential appointments.
• Keep the father fully informed of upcoming commitments, changes and important family matters.

Sole-Charge & Family Support

• Take responsibility for the children when the employer is travelling overnight for business.
• Provide a safe, calm and structured environment in the father’s absence.
• Plan enjoyable and age-appropriate activities for the children.
• Provide dependable supervision and emotional support.
• Recognise the individual needs and personalities of each child.
• Encourage an active, organised and positive family lifestyle.

Household Management

• Supervise the housekeeper and ensure the residence remains clean, organised and well maintained.
• Coordinate contractors, tradespeople and household service providers.
• Arrange and oversee repairs and routine property maintenance.
• Receive deliveries and manage day-to-day household errands.
• Identify household issues proactively and ensure they are resolved efficiently.
• Help maintain continuity across the family’s daily operations.

Children’s Meals & Household Support

• Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks for the children.
• Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure children have appropriate meals and snacks available around their school and activity schedules.

Travel & Flexibility

• Accompany or support the family during occasional domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to travel to the family’s Florida residence when required.
• Adapt to changes in the employer’s schedule and business commitments.
• Maintain a flexible approach as the responsibilities of the position develop over time.