What is an Au Pair?
An Au Pair is an international legal visitor who lives in the United States as an extended member of their Host Family. These young men and women provide child care services in exchange for room, board, a weekly stipend, and contributions towards education. Most au pairs participate in the Au Pair Program for the valuable cultural experience of living with an American family and are treated more as a member of the family then an employee. Au pairs can be from any foreign country except those which the U.S. does not have diplomatic relations. Currently goAUPAIR works with over 50 countries worldwide.
What are the requirements to be a goAUPAIR Au Pair?
Must be between the ages of 18 and 26
Must have graduated from secondary school of the equivalent
Must be proficient in English
Must complete goAUPAIR's Au Pair Application
Must be able to provide at least 2 non-related childcare references and at least 1 non-related character reference
Must pass a criminal background check
Must pass psychometric test
Must obtain a J1 Cultural Exchange visa under goAUPAIR sponsorship
What are my duties and responsibilities?
Provide up to 45 hours of childcare per week, but no more than 10 hours per day
Provide quality childcare
Help children get ready for the days activities
Assist with general child-related chores, such as laundry, tidying the children's bedrooms and play areas, and food preparation for the children
Driving the children between home, school and other activities
What do I receive?
A minimum weekly stipend of $195.75
At least 1 1/2 consecutive days off per week, at least one weekend off per month, and two weeks paid vacation
A private bedroom and meals
Up to $500 to use towards their J1 visa educational requirement
An extra month at the end of my year to travel
Medical insurance
How do I get started?
Contact a goAUPAIR Representative in your country to start the application process. To find a
representative in your country, contact goAUPAIR's Corporate Office at 2baupair@goaupair.com.
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