Au Pair in the USA
Au Pair in USA
Live in the USA, work in an American family, gain experience, and earn pocket money. The Au Pair exchange program is open to anyone who loves children and is ready for new experiences.
Au Pair program: your year in the USA
The Au Pair program is an exchange program for young people aged 18 to 26, allowing them to stay in the USA for 1 year and live with an American family. Participants care for the children of American families and perform light household chores. In return, the family provides free meals and accommodation, pocket money, and partially covers the mandatory training course in the USA. To become an Au Pair participant, it is not necessary to be a student or have a higher education. It is enough to have completed secondary education. However, it is essential to love children and have verified experience working with children (at least 500 hours). Additionally, an international driver’s license and regular driving experience (at least 50 hours) are mandatory. Both girls and boys can participate in the program. However, it is significantly more challenging for boys to find a host family in America.
Why would I do that
- Sevis fee;
- DS-2019 form;
- Air ticket to the host family’s accommodation (return ticket provided upon successful completion of the program);
- Medical insurance for the entire duration of the program;
- Mandatory online training program for the participant before departing to the USA;
- Accommodation in a separate room in the host family’s house, as well as three meals a day;
- Year-round support from the program sponsor.
- Visa fee ($185);
- Upon arrival in the USA, Au Pair must have at least $700 for personal expenses.
Materials on the program
- Brochure with program description
- Sample contract for participation in the program
- Country/vacancy information (manual)
- Program Participant Calculator
Requirements
- Participants aged 18–26 years;
- Being a student is not mandatory;
- Must not be married and have no children;
- Knowledge of English at the Intermediate level;
- Must be ready to stay in the USA as an Au Pair for 12 months;
- Must love children and have confirmed experience working with them (at least 500 hours);
- Possession of a driver’s license with regular driving experience (at least 50 hours) is mandatory;
- Must not smoke or quit smoking by the time of participation in the program;
- Must have completed secondary education, a higher pedagogical or philological education is a plus;
- Must not have a criminal past;
- Must be able to swim;
- Must have a sincere desire to live in an American family and learn the traditions and culture of another country.
Programs have fixed dates. Please check the start date of the selected program with the IEC coordinator. Program duration – from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the selected program. The documents should be submitted 4-6 months before the program start date.
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