INFORMATION FOR AU-PAIRS/NANNIES Ð WORKING OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA

NANNY / AU PAIR JOB PLACEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ( USA )

Child with World globeGoing on a gap year as a nanny to the USA will be an unbelievable experience for you and probably the trip of a life time. With the help of Au Pair Australia, it is an experience you don’t need to put off any longer! Take the world in your hand with Au Pair Australia

Have you ever wanted to visit the original Disneyland theme park in Anaheim California? Have you ever wondered how big the largest shopping mall in the Northern hemisphere really is?  Are New York, Miami, the Grand Canyon, and colourful Las Vegas on your list of things to do? You can, take a work and travel Gap year and work as an Au Pair or Nanny in the United States of America! 

With a population of 280 million people, there’s something to suit everyone! San FranciscoStart on the West Coast in San Francisco and take the scenic Highway 1 drive to cosmopolitan Los Angeles. Travelling on to San Diego in the south brings you within arms reach of exotic Mexico. Or start on the East Coast in the buzzing metropolis of New York City with its marvels of the Empire State Building, the fluorescent lights of Times Square and that beacon of hope and freedom – the Statue of Liberty. Travel south through the nation’s capital Washington DC, on through the authentic southern states of Georgia and the Carolinas and arrive at the sunny, vibrant hub of Miami Beach. America is the land of it all!

New York City skylineFREE return flights to New York including 4 nights accomodation

Au Pair Australia has the most fantastic nanny and Au pair program into America. We offer FREE return flights to New York  with 4 nights accommodation. Our complete Au Pair / Nanny placement package includes help with all aspects of documentation such as the application, visa, flights, insurance and of course, placement with a background checked and completely screened family. You will receive ongoing local support and attend social functions organised by our local representative in your area. You can be assured that our program is safe and secure and offers you a complete legal work package for you to enjoy your time in the USA.

WHAT DO I DO AS AN OVERSEAS NANNY OR AUPAIR IN AMERICA?

HalloweenAs an Au Pair on a cultural exchange program you will live with a family in America and become a special member of the household. It is an opportunity to experience different customs and see other parts of the world. In exchange you provide your “host family” with personalised child care. Of course you also receive a weekly allowance and other benefits such as the 4 days introduction course and education allowances.

PLACEMENT PERIODS

Participation in the Au Pair in America program is for strictly a minimum of 12 months, once there you may extend by another 6 or 12 months.

WHAT DO I GET ?

  • Return round trip airfare from Australia to New York City and back (unlike other programs that only offer one way Air fares)
  • 4 night orientation and training program near New York City
  • Sponsorship 13 Month J-1 Cultural exchange visa so you can legally work in the USA
  • Flight to your host family
  • Full board and a private room with your host family
  • Full medical and accident insurance for 12 months
  • Weekly pay of US$157.95 (approx. A$180), US$176.85 from July ’08, US$195.75 from July ‘09
  • SEVIS fee is paid by the host family
  • 2 weeks paid (10 working days) annual leave
  • Educational fund of US$500 for courses of your choice with accredited higher education institution
  • Bonus of US$350 (approx. AU$430) at the end of your 12-month stay with your host family. (Our Bonus is higher than all other programs on offer in Australia)
  • Option to extend the program for additional 6, 9 or 12 months
  • Regularly scheduled social and cultural activities with other Au Pairs
  • Ongoing support from out US partner for the duration of the placement

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USA PROGRAM ARE:US street scene

  • Females only.
  • Age between 18 and 26 years old
  • 200 hours proven childcare experience, for example a combination of preschool work experience, youth club and babysitting (non relatives only) or some study.
  • Single with no dependents
  • Driving licence is essential
  • Medical certificate
  • Pass a psychometric test.
  • Strictly a minimum of 12 month programs only

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