AUPAIR
PROGRAM
AUPAIR
PROGRAM
Are you at the crossroads with what you need to do next with your life? Did you just graduate from high school or college but do not want to follow the status quo of getting a degree, get a job, get married, have kids, retire? Do you find yourself dreaming about taking the unconventional path? Do you love kids and have always dreamt of working and living in the USA? Would you like a chance to visit some of the most exciting cities in the world like New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Miami? What if I told you that we have the perfect opportunity for you that combines all those things together?
WHAT’S AN AUPAIR?
Aupair literally means “on par” (equal) in French. This is when a foreign young international visitors who come to live in the United States on a J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa to live with an American host family as part of an international cultural exchange program in order to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of American life, language and culture. This is mutually achieved through living with an American family and providing live-in child care in exchange for free room and board, a weekly stipend and contributions towards education. Au pairs are different from being a nanny because they are considered “on par” with the family meaning they are more than employees but an extended member of their host family, sharing a cultural exchange experience that often leads to a lasting relationship with the host family even after they leave the program.
AUPAIR USA REQUIREMENTS
- Must genuinely love kids, be caring and patient.
- You must be 18-26 years old.
- Have passed Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Pass a background check that includes a criminal record check, psychometric test and verification of school documents.
- Have 500 hours of childcare experience.
- Be proficient in the English language.
- Agree to commit for at least a full year.
- Have a valid drivers license and be a competent driver
AUPAIR USA BENEFITS
- A minimum wage of $195.75 per week ($10 000 a year).
- $500 study allowance to attend 6 credit classes at an accredited American University or College.
- Free basic health insurance.
- FREE round trip airfare to the United States from your home country and we also take care of your travel arrangements to the United States.
- Free room and board with a private bedroom for entire stay with a carefully pre-screened host family.
- A counselor within an hours drive from you who will help connect you with other au pairs in your area through monthly cluster meetings and fun activities.
- 2 Weeks paid vacation during your year.
- A 13th month to travel in the USA.
- Free extension for an additional year with the same or different family/city.
- Orientation and training with free accommodation and three meals in New York City for a few days before travelling to your host family’s home!
- Free transportation from Orientation and Training Program to host family’s home.
- Full support throughout your year(s).
- Sponsorship of your J-1 au pair visa,
AUPAIR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help getting kids ready or for the day.
- Driving the kids to school, play dates and daily activities.
- Preparing meals for the kids.
- 45 hours of child care a week and not more than 10 hours a day
- Assist with general child-related chores, such as laundry, tidying the children’s bedrooms, play areas and common areas that kids use the most.
- If taking care of a baby responsibilities may differ and include changing diapers, taking the baby for hospital appointments, preparing the baby’s bottle, staying at home with the baby while parents are at work, taking baby for weekly story times at the library etc
Help school aged kids with homework.
EXAMPLE OF AN AUPAIR SCHEDULE
