INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES

ABOUT

What can an Au Pair do?
The au pair is expected to work for up to 40 hours per week with ideally 2 days per week completely free. The work is primarily childcare but can include such things as washing, ironing, light housework (vacuuming, dusting), and meal preparation.

All au pair tasks should be focused specifically on the children. Typical daily tasks can include:

Waking the children, dressing infants and toddlers, bathing and playing games 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
Reading to the children, praying with them and sharing an understanding of Christian living.

What is their role in the family?
An au pair should live with, eat with and share in the aspects of social life within the family. It is important that they have the opportunity to communicate in English. Because they are born-again Christians they will fit easily into a family who have a sincere faith and appreciation of Christian behaviour and ethics. They will want to join in with activities of the church and not be looking to go ‘clubbing’. From our experience of placing 3,500 girls in Christian homes you will find them a joy and pleasure to be a part of your family.

HOW TO ARRANGE

You submit the application form online.
When we receive it we will ask you to send us a family photo by email. We will send you a reference form to be completed by a church leader.
Once we have your reference we will have a video call with yourselves. If you are accepted we will ask for your registration payment. $99 by Paypal or Bank transfer to a USA account.
We introduce suitable candidates and others that are becoming available. We look to match the right person into your family with similar interests or church background to yourselves. We do not keep an online database. We make the effort to ensure you get the right person. We know you are praying for the right person. So we also pray to that end.
If you are initially interested in a candidate we recommend you may telephone the au pair or email. The au pair will not be offered to another family during this period of time. It is important at this stage to communicate with us to give your impressions and feelings about the Au Pair.
You need to explain to the au pair exactly what duties you will expect them to perform.
You must pay the full placement fee once the match has been confirmed and placed with our partner.
In the unlikely case of early termination (by either party) the American Agency or ourselves will offer an alternative Au Pair that is available at that time within the guarantee period of time. We will do our best to make sure it is a Christian girl but this cannot be guaranteed.
We are on the end of a phone (or Skype) at any time in the arrangement to provide advice or support for you or your au pair.

EXPECTATIONS

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR AU PAIRS
Candidates are selected based on their maturity, independence, adaptability, and, most importantly, for their sincere interest in and affection towards children and their practical Christian faith.

Be Between the ages of 18-26
Have a good reference from their pastor or church leader
At least a high school graduate
Proficient in English
At least 200 hours of recent documented practical childcare experience
In possession of a valid driver’s license
Has no criminal record
Able to submit three references
Able to pass a psychometric test which measures behavior and personality

LINKS WITH OUR USA AGENCY
We are long-term partners with CHI AuPairs in the USA. They understand our requirements for a match of a practicing Christian family with a verified Christian young person. Once we have matched you to one of our au pairs we ask them to carry out all of the legal procedures and visa arrangements. This way we can be sure that everything is done properly and legally for everyone. We cover the whole of the USA.

FEES

APPLY

PERSONAL INFORMATION.

Mother's Name

Mother's Profession

Father's Name

Father's Profession

Marital Status *

Address

Apt, suite, etc.

Country

City

State

Zip code

Phone Number (Land line)

Mobile Number

SKYPE

ABOUT YOUR FAMILY / HOME.

Children's name, age and gender *

Is a baby expected?

Do any of the children have special needs?

Do any other person's live in your household?

Do you have any pets?

Any other languages spoken at home?

Where is your home situated? *

What is the nearest large town?

How far is the nearest transport? *

Where are the nearest shops?

Please write a short description of your home

What social, recreational or church activities are available?

Are you practicing Christians?

Yes

What is your regular place of worship?

How regularly do you attend?

Would you describe your own church and any other options.

ABOUT YOUR AU PAIR

Ideal start date? *

Please use Datepicker. Date Format is DD/MM/YY.

Is a driving licence required? *

Yes

Preferred

What are the principle duties you wish the au pair to cover? *

Please write a short description of the au pair's room.

Will the au pair be left in sole charge of infant children?

Have you applied to any other agencies? If so, which ones.

Instructions

In submitting this application you agree to our terms and conditions. You also agree not to make a private arrangement through any of our au pairs.

Upload your family photo

Important Information

We will keep your data on our computers for up to two years after which it will be erased. It will only be shown to applicants from our website. At any time you can ask us to delete your data.

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