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A kind family is seeking a very special person to assist them with their two girls, aged 13 and 15. The family is going through a transition, and they are looking for someonewho is able to help serve as an anchor and consistent presence for the girls across two separate households on the Upper East Side. This position is very flexible because the top priority is finding the right person- the family is open to live-in or live-out, and they can be flexible on job duties as well as the schedule. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with family assistant and/or house management duties in addition to caring for teenage children, and will understand be capable of handling the challenges that come along with a difficult family transition.High-level 'co-parenting'Oversee and supervise homework, activities, and home routinesAct as a liaisonbetween parents, ensuring that rules, schedules, and expectations remain consistent regardless of which house the girls are sleeping inNavigate the logistics of different schoolsDrive in the city/surrounding areasCollaborate effectively with other household staffVarious household duties while the children are in school- these can be catered to the ideal candidate's skill-set, but may include cooking, errands, shopping, managing household inventory, calendaring, organization, and other projectsTravel to the Hamptons for 5-6 weeks during the summerWarm and supportiveAble to implement boundaries with love and patienceHighly organized and proactive- able to coordinate schedules and manage children's belongings across householdsAble to maintain structure and consistencyHighly experienced and emotionally intelligentUS work authorizationDriver's license and comfort driving in and outside of the cityWilling to travel to the Hamptons for 5-6 weeks during the summerExperience with teensAble to perform family assistant/house management tasksExperience and comfort with dealing with families in transition and the difficulties that can accompany thatSalary is open and flexible depending on the agreed-upon schedule and duties