Au Pair Requirments

• You must be 18-26 years old.
• Have a driver’s license.
• Have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Have good childcare experience.
• Understand and speak English.
• Have a love for kids & be caring.
• Agree to commit for one full year.
• Be in good physical and mental health.
• Unmarried & no kids of your own.
• No criminal record.

We are looking for open-minded, flexible, mature Au Pairs who have a positive attitude and like caring for children. Other experiences like First Aid training, girl/boy scouts, music, dance, sports, arts & crafts, local Au Pairing or experience working at a pre-school are examples of skills that would contribute to your childcare abilities and will strengthen your application. Childcare with children aged 2 and under is also very beneficial and will strengthen your application.

How the application process will work

• After you’ve filled in all the forms and have all your documents ready, we will start processing your profile. The sign-up fee is then due.
• Once your file processed it will be made live online & you will be contacted by families who wish to match with you. The Profile fee is then due. You will have telephonic or video interviews and can decide which family you’d like to go to. It can take a few weeks, even months to match.
• Once you’ve matched with your host family the placement fee is due. We will then help you with your visa (about 2-3 weeks before you depart).
• You will also need to complete our online Au Pair Training/Orientation course. This course can be done anytime during your application (before you match with a family as well) & you will receive a certificate from us
• We arrange the visa documents for you and you need to pay the visa fee at any FNB into your nearest U.S Consulate’s account just before your scheduled appointment at the consulate.
• Your flights will be arranged and you will complete the USA training and orientation either in-country our online.
• After your orientation is completed you will travel to your host family and start your adventure as an
  Au Pair in America!

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Also, please enquire about the program costs involved.

Highlights of the USA Au Pair program

Commitment to Quality, Personal Service and Support

Carla’s Au Pairs makes a commitment to providing top quality personal service and support the entire time host families and Au Pairs are participating in the program. Participants receive personal attention and continuous support. You are cared for & helped every step of the way.

The staff in USA is carefully trained with a focus on ensuring that host families and Au Pairs have the best experience possible.
Aftercare is very important. Remember, you get what you pay for – quality service and exceptional support while abroad – something that makes Carla’s Au Pairs truly stand out above other agencies! Just ask our Au Pairs and they’ll agree!

Professional and Caring Staff

Local coordinator serves as a resource and advisor to host families and Au Pairs. They get to know each family in order to assist in choosing the right Au Pair and to answer any questions that might arise. Local coordinators also welcome Au Pairs upon their arrival and stay in contact once a month to ensure things are running smoothly. You can always go to your local coordinator if you need any help, assistance or advice. She also arranges socials (cluster meetings) every month where you can go out, explore & meet new friends! The staff of Carla’s Au Pairs is also always accessible to you if you need anything. That is what makes us stand out – we believe in the personal approach & treating our Au Pairs as individuals, each with their own special personality & needs. We make it our priority to stay in contact with you during your Au Pair year.

Au Pair responsibilities

• Take the kids to school, play dates and pick them up afterwards.
• Assist with general child-related chores, such as laundry, tidying the children’s bedrooms and play areas.
• Prepare meals for the kids.
• Help kids with homework.
• Help prepare the kids for the day’s activities.
• Work for a maximum of 45 hours a week.

What is included in the Au Pair program

• FREE Return flights when completing your 12 months in USA.
• Visa assistance.
• Free orientation by American partner
• Basic Medical Insurance.
• Welcome pack with contact details of fellow Au Pairs in your area.
• Furnished bedroom in host family’s home.
• A counsellor within an hour’s drive from you.
• Monthly Au Pair meetings.
• $500 study allowance to study a 6-credit course of your choice at a college/university.
• A 13th month to travel in the USA OR the option of extending for another 6 months, 9 months or 12 months.
• 2 Weeks paid vacation during your year.
• Accommodation and meals with the family for the entire year’s stay.
• A minimum wage of $197.75 per week. If you have qualifications or have Au Paired in another
  country before, you will receive more money per week. Please ask us if you think you qualify
• A very special Carla’s Au Pairs Pre-departure pack which includes useful & cool goodies such as a Pre-departure Manual (written by our experienced staff with the help of ex-Au Pairs), travel bag,travel document pouch, travel mirror, travel pillow, travel make-up bag, luggage tag & more!

Monthly Au Pair meetings

Au pairs attend monthly meetings organized by their local coordinator. Meetings can be informational, cultural or educational in nature, and are a great way for you to meet other Au Pairs in your community. Some meetings have included holiday parties, museum trips, and concerts, sporting events, volunteer projects, travel opportunities, charity walks and guest speakers on child-care issues.

International Airfare Provided. Travel Arrangements and Accident & Sickness Insurance Included, Accident & Sickness Insurance is also provided for all au pairs participating in the program.

Please note: Carla’s Au Pairs are partnered with more than one agency in USA in order to make the matching process faster and easier for our au pairs. You can refer to your USA brochure for inclusions and specifications.