Dear Future Au Pair,
My name is Allie, and my husband is Tom. We met at our undergraduate university, the University of California, Berkeley. We were together just shy of 10 years before finally getting married. We love Seattle because of the down-to-earth people, the great food, and, most importantly, the great outdoors. From snow sports to camping, we love it all. For work, my husband is an engineer, and I work on the business side. He loves to solve problems and build. I am a crafter making jewelry, taking photos and more. We are each other’s best friends, and we seamlessly complement each other.
We are about to have our second kid, (we don’t know gender or name yet) due March 24, 2024. We are looking for an au pair to start in the fall of 2026 our first au pair completes her two years with us. We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking care of an infant and toddler willing to help around the home, whether picking up toys or doing occasional laundry for the child.
Vera, our two-year-old daughter is very sociable, curious, full of life, loves to swim, run, play with her friends and receive all the attention you can give her. She likes her books, going down slides, swings, playing in her kitchen and more. Our current au pair speaks to her in Spanish, so she is learning both English and Spanish. She is a quick learner, from picking up words or just being super mobile and communicating what she wants, she cannot wait to meet her future au pair.
We live in the Green Lake neighborhood centrally located in the city of Seattle, and our house is located across the street from a beautiful park with a lake in the middle and a great running route around it. Seattle is the largest metropolitan city in the Pacific Northwest, with some of the best coffee (birthplace of Starbucks), busy waterfronts, excellent seafood, stunning views of mountains, water, and lush green ambiance on the West Coast! Steps from our home is a beautiful lake for water activities such as open-water swimming, sunbathing, paddle boarding, etc. We live near multiple bus stops and a local subway station that allows you to quickly get around the city while walking distance from plenty of local cafes and more near our home.
Our house is perfectly set up for you to have your own space – your own room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and family room.
We hope to find someone who is okay with a schedule but adaptable as things and opportunities arise. My husband and I enjoy going out to dinner occasionally or being more active on weekends, such as snowboarding. We would need you to help occasionally in the evening or on the weekends to care for our child. We are looking for someone who is welcome to join us for dinners and various outings such as camping, hiking, and going to the park but someone who is also independent and likes to have their own free time. There is so much to do in Seattle, and we want you to have opportunities to experience it during your time here.
My husband is employed by a local technology company, working from home mostly, but goes into the office a couple of times a month. His hours are typically 8:30 am-5:30pm, but those are very flexible and may be adjusted. I work with a couple non-profits but will be looking for a new full-time job upon your arrival.
We will occasionally travel and would be interested in having someone willing to travel with us. This includes visiting our family in California, DC or simply going on vacation somewhere. We took our last au pair to Hawaii, Japan, Mexico and various other locations within Washington State.
We will do our best to make you feel part of the family. All we ask is for you to be open and honest with us and care for our children as if it were your own. We look forward to meeting you!
Best regards,
Allie and Tom

We need an au pair that typical helps during the business hour during week days and occasionally on the weekends and evenings.