Yes, any Au Pair can work a part time schedule but Educare Au Pairs were designed for it. The Department of State created the Educare program for families with school aged children or families looking for part-time care. Educare Au Pairs need to complete a minimum of 12 hours of academic credit and Host Families must provide up to $1,000 toward the cost of their academic course work. Educare Au Pairs can work a maximum of 30 hours per week and receive a smaller weekly stipend. Educare Au Pairs cannot care for children who require full-time attention unless other child care arrangements are in place during the time the Au Pair will not work.