Au Pair in America is a company that matches American host families with young international visitors who provide live-in childcare services as part of a cultural exchange program. The business is a division of the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) and has been placing au pairs since 1986. The program is a mutually beneficial arrangement: families get dependable, live-in childcare, while au pairs gain cultural immersion, a weekly stipend, and a chance to experience American life.
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Childcare and cultural exchange:
The company facilitates a two-way cultural exchange between a young person from another country and an American host family, where the au pair provides childcare in exchange for room, board, and a stipend.
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Worldwide recruitment:
Au Pair in America has a large global recruitment network to provide families with a diverse selection of candidates from many countries.
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Screening and training:
All au pairs are thoroughly vetted and screened, and the company partners with organizations like the American Red Cross to provide additional pre-departure training.
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Comprehensive support:
The business provides ongoing support to both families and au pairs through local Community Counselors and the national office, including assistance with matching, orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.
- Childcare duties can include helping with homework, preparing meals for children, assisting with getting ready, and transporting children to activities.
- Light household tasks related to the children, such as tidying children’s rooms and doing their laundry, are also part of the role.
- Au pairs can work up to 45 hours per week, with a daily maximum of 10 hours.
- Host families provide au pairs with a private bedroom, meals, a weekly stipend, and a study allowance.
- They agree to host the au pair as a member of the family, providing a supportive and immersive environment.
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Stamford
Connecticut
06905
United States