Overview
A lovely family of five in a suburb of Boston, MA is seeking a very special person to join their family and assist in the care of their three boys, ages 11, 8, and 5. This position is dynamic and adaptable for the ideal candidate- finding the right person is the first priority, and the position can be tailored based on interest and skill set. The must-have hours for this role are Monday through Friday (and potentially Saturday depending on the candidate) approximately 15-20 after-school hours / week, but the family is happy to provide full-time hours for a candidate who is interested in taking on family / personal assistant duties as well. This position can be live-in or live-out- the family will provide a separate apartment for the right person.
Responsibilities
- Create a holistic and comprehensive learning environment for three children, two of whom have been diagnosed with learning differences (the children all attend mainstream school)
- Work on executive functioning and skills such as time management and planning ahead
- Help the children create and maintain systems for tasks and goals
- Practice stress management skills with children
- Keep track of school calendars and help children to stay on top of assignments
- Build off the school curriculum to create opportunities for learning based on the children's interests
- Occasional help with school pickups or transportation to activities
- Some evening hours, planned for in advance
The below are OPTIONAL tasks if interested in the full-time position
Assist with schedules and calendarsHousehold bills and budgetingSchedule and supervise vendorsBook family travelResearch and organize children's classes and activitiesEvent planning, preparation for holidaysErrands, sending and receiving packages, and shopping as neededManage the family's additional properties, one local and one international, including scheduling vendors, paying bills, and managing insurance and paperworkPreparing and closing seasonal propertiesQualifications
Growth mindset- the children are curious learners, so that should be fostered in all aspects of lifeCreative- the children enjoy art, so special skills in art or music would be a major bonusHighly structured and organized, and able to create and maintain systems that the children can followEngaging and proactive in creating an enriching environmentAble to balance kindness with structure and limitsExperience with occupational therapy would be a major bonusProactive and able to prioritizeSpanish speaking would be a bonus, but is NOT requiredRequirements
Experience with learning disabilities / differences, or familiar with educational strategies and willing to learnA valid driver's license and comfort driving childrenUS work authorizationSalary and Benefits
Competitive rate depending on experience and desired scheduleSeparate apartment provided