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Being an au pair gives you the opportunity to explore a new country and a new culture – but the most important part of your au pair experience will be caring for your host children.
Here are some common responsibilities of an au pair:
Meal Preparation
Prepare meals and snacks for the children
Morning Routine
Help the children get dressed and ready for the day
Transportation
Help get the kids to school and other activities
Playtime
Engage the children in fun games and activities
Laundry
Wash and fold laundry for the children
Homework
Help the kids with their homework
Tidying Up
Help ensure that the kids' rooms stay clean
Bedtime
Help the children get ready for bed
Keep in mind you will not be expected to perform tasks that are unrelated to children or include heavy manual labor such as housecleaning, yard maintenance or other types of chores.
It’s important to note that our program has a set of rules to help protect your rights as an au pair. These limits are enforced by law through the U.S. Department of State.
According to program regulations, au pairs are entitled to the following benefits:
- Au pairs must be on duty no more than 45 hours per week, and no more than 10 hours per day.
- Au pairs must receive 1.5 consecutive days off per week and one full weekend per month.
- During their program year, au pairs must be given 2 weeks of paid, off-duty holiday.
These benefits, along with other au pair program regulations, are outlined by the U.S. Department of State.