Family Assistant / Driver (FT)
Job #: J2190
Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out
Location: Scarsdale, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: Flexible schedule; household needs generally fall between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: To be discussed
Start Date: August 24, 2026
A private family in Scarsdale, NY is seeking a reliable, proactive, and highly independent Family Assistant / Private Chauffeur to support the family with driving, errands, children’s school communication, activity transportation, and household coordination.
Main Work Duties:
- Provide safe, reliable transportation for the family.
- Drive into New York City in the morning for work drop-off.
- Drive into New York City again for evening pickup, approximately around 6:00 PM.
- Transport children to and from school, activities, appointments, and other commitments.
- Communicate with the children’s schools as needed.
- Run errands during the day, including pickups, deliveries, shopping, returns, and household-related tasks.
- Be present at the home when vendors, service providers, or maintenance workers arrive.
- Coordinate access for vendors and communicate updates to the family.
- Help manage daily household logistics and keep the family’s schedule running smoothly.
- Remain flexible and professional with schedule changes, traffic delays, and last-minute needs.
- Maintain a calm, discreet, and service-oriented presence.
Required Qualities:
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Excellent driving skills and a strong focus on safety.
- Comfortable driving in Westchester and New York City.
- Able to work independently without needing hand-holding.
- Proactive and able to anticipate the family’s needs.
- Organized, calm, and strong at managing logistics.
- Good communication skills.
- Comfortable communicating with schools, vendors, and service providers.
- Child-friendly and comfortable supporting a family with school-aged children.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of family privacy.
- Comfortable around a small dog.
- Flexible and willing to help where needed.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ solid years of family assistant/driver experience working in a private home.
- Excellent references from both current and previous employers.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must speak and be able to communicate well in English.
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.