How To Find An Au Pair
How To Find An Au Pair: VideoJug presents a guide covering everything you need to know when choosing an au pair. From where to find one, to the different types of Au Pair, this video will be invaluable to you when finding childcare for your children.
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Step 1:
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Is an au pair right for my family?
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Au pairs are mainly single women between the ages of 18 and 27 who have come to a different country to learn the language and culture. They live with a family helping out in the home for a maximum of 5 hours a day usually with household chores and childcare.
They are a great asset in the family home but they should not be relied on for full time childcare.
You will have to be happy with someone living full time in your own home. You need to provide the au pair with a room for her to sleep in that is permanently free – even when you have family or friends to stay.
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Where to find an au pair
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The most sensible way to find an au pair is through an agency. There are plenty of reputable agencies on the Internet that can help put you in contact with good au pairs.
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Types of Au Pairs
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There are three different types of au pairs:
1) An au pair
2) An au pair plus
3) A mother's helper
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Step 4:
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Which au pair?
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When choosing an au pair, you need to decide what will suit your family needs. Would you like your au pair to be able to pick up the children from school – if so, she will need to be able to drive. Maybe she can help teach your kids French. Well, a French speaking au pair will be the one for you!
Make a list of your needs and take this into account when choosing your au pair.
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What next?
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Once you have chosen an au pair see Videojug's 'How To Work With An Au Pair' for tips on how to settle your au pair into the family.
