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Au Pair USA

Au Pair is cultural exchange program offering U.S. host families the unique opportunity to experience live-in childcare provided by an international au pair in America. Au pairs live with their host family and learn about life in the United States in exchange for providing childcare for the host family’s children.

Au pairs are caring, live-in child-care providers between the ages of 18 and 26 who live as an extended member of their host family. Au pairs receive room, board and a small stipend.

Au Pair USA offers young adults from around the world the unique opportunity to live and work in the United States as an au pair for up to two years. Au pairs can choose from a 12-month program or a 3-month summer au pair program. Au pairs and companions make a commitment to participate in the program for 12 months. Those in good standing at the end of 12 months have an option to apply for an extension of duration of stay to continue their participation an additional 6, 9 or 12 months.

An au pair’s responsibilities may include:

  • Awaking the children, dressing infants and toddlers
  • Bathing and playing with the children
  • Preparing meals for the children
  • Looking after their belongings
  • Making the children’s beds, doing their laundry and straightening their rooms
  • Cleaning up the kitchen after the children eat
  • Straightening up the playroom once playtime is over
  • Driving children to and from school
  • Appointments or outings as requested by the host family

Au Pair Requirements:

  • Be 18 to 26 years old and in good health
  • Have a genuine love of children and previous child experience
  • Speak and understand English and be a secondary school graduate
  • Have an international driver’s license
  • Be a non-smoker or be prepared to stop smoking if required by the host family
  • Be of good character and receive a police clearance report
  • Not have previously lived in the U.S. as an au pair

Au pair host families should:

  • Welcome an au pair into their home as an extended family member
  • Be willing to include the au pair in family meals, outings, holidays and other events
  • Speak English and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
  • Be able to provide meals and a private room for their au pair
  • Reside in an area covered by an Au Pair local coordinator
  • Agree to the terms set by the U.S. Department of State.

 

For further information please contact us.