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Au Pair Requirements |
CHI Au Pair USA
maintains a strict and thorough screening and admissions procedure based on program visa requirements. Both the au
pair and host family benefit from this detailed process and can feel confident that they are entering a program that
exceeds the minimum standards.
Au Pair Qualifications
CHI Au Pair USA
candidates are selected based on their maturity, independence, adaptability, and, most importantly, for the sincere
interest and affection toward children. Among other qualifications, the au pair candidate is: |
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• Between the ages of 18-26 and is at least a high school graduate;
• Proficient in English language ability;
• Experienced with recent documented practical childcare experience;
• Required to have 200 hours of documented infant care experience if caring for children under the age of two;
• In possession of a valid international driver's license and has no criminal record;
• Able to submit three references and able to pass a psychometric test which measures behavior and personality;
• Personally interviewed by CHI's representing overseas partner organization;
• Willing to share customs and culture from her home country. |
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Au Pair Duties
The au pair provides up to 45 hours per week of childcare. Childcare duties will take up no more than 5 ½ days
a week and no more than 10 hours per day. All the au pair's duties will be focused specifically on the children; heavy
housework is restricted. Some daily tasks may include:
• Waking the children, dressing infants and toddlers, bathing and playing with them;
• Preparing meals for the children, tidying their belongings, making their beds and doing their laundry;
• Driving the children to or from school, appointments and activities;
• Caring for and watching the children while they are asleep if the parents are not at home. |
