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Au Pair in the 

USA 

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What is an Au Pair?

An Au Pair is like an older sister/brother who becomes an extended member of a Host Family. They offer childcare services and, in return, receive accommodations, meals, a weekly stipend, and educational support. The Au Pair Program focuses on providing a rich cultural experience by living with an American family, where Au Pairs are embraced as family members rather than employees.

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Check List

Here is your comprehensive checklist for applying to become an Au Pair in the USA.

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* Applications form

* 3 or more childcare references

* 1 or more-character references

* Medical form & TB check

* Police clearance certificate

* Passport

*Matric certificate

* Driver's license

* Dear Host Family letter

* Photographs

* Introduction to the HF video

*Au Pair promise agreement

* Psychometric Test

* Privacy Policy

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Rest assured, we understand that it's a lengthy list, but we are here to assist you at every step of the process

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Requirements

  • Between the ages of 18 – 26 years old

  • Enjoy caring for & working with children.

  • Matric (Matric certificate required)

  • Fluent in English.

  • Min of 200 hours childcare experience (Nonfamily related) 

  • No criminal record

  • Commit to at a full contract.

  • Have a valid South African or Namibian Passport

  • Have a valid South African or Namibian Driver license.

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Benefits

  • You earn $195.00 weekly.

  • You will live with a host family who provides meals & a private room for you.

  • You receive a study allowance of $500.00 to use on your study credits.

  • You get 2 weeks paid vacation time to TRAVEL ANYWHERE

  • Basic travel insurance is provided.

  • Your flight to the USA is included, and your return will be to on completion of your contract.

  • You are able to extend after your first year, for either 3,6 or 12 months.

  • You will have in-country support both in the USA and here in SA

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What can I expect?

As an au pair, your responsibilities may include taking children to school and picking them up, organizing play dates and after-school activities, preparing meals, assisting with homework, helping with daily activities, and performing general child-related chores like laundry, grocery shopping, tidying bedrooms, and vacuuming. You can expect to work around 30-40 hours per week, occasionally including weekends and evenings.

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