| A little bit about us and where we live....
We live in Brampton, Ontario which is a city of 450,000 people. Two buses will get you into Toronto in about 1 hour. We have a bright, spacious, 3100 sq ft home with a trampoline in the backyard. Our street is quiet and backs onto a 30+ km trail. It'll actually get you down to Lake Ontario! There are 3 parks within 5 minute walking distance which our girls love to play at. Within a 10 minutes walk, you can get to a local community center, swimming pool and library.
We're a BUSY family with 2 working parents and a lot on the go! Dad works from home all the time but is rarely seen during the day. Mom often works from home but sometimes will go to the are working we expect the aupair to ensure there’s no excessive noise as we both have many conference calls throughout the day.
As a family we enjoy day trips in and around Ontario, community events, time at the park, skating, skiing, swimming, golf, etc, all of which you are welcome to join. At the same time we respect your need for privacy and time alone.
As a live-in, your room will have a TV and computer with Internet access. Your room will be in the lower level of our home and quite private. You will share a bathroom with the girls upstairs. There's also a piano at your disposal should you be musically inclined.
Our home is generally kept very clean and tidy. Thus we seek a like-minded aupair who will assist in maintaining this. Mom is also highly organized and works best with people who share this passion.
We are seeking an aupair who likes to be very active and will take initiative on her own. The girls enjoy going to the park, picnics, arts & crafts, playdates, cooking or baking, lots of exercise and even academic time. Our younger daughter is an avid reader and can invariably be found sidetracked by a book. Expect to be challenged in getting her onto other tasks!
Also, the girls are interested in joining school teams and will need an aupair who will work with them on cross-country running and sports skills development (ie, soccer, basketball, hand/eye coordination).
We are supportive of your wishes to pursue personal interests outside of our family and will assist you in familiarizing yourself with the area. There is a community college nearby if you're interested in taking part-time courses. And your schedule can be made to accommodate. As a host family we will do everything possible to ensure your happiness. In return we expect you to be open and upfront with any issues that arise. We are very BIG on communication!
We strive to create and maintain a positive atmosphere and are looking for an aupair who is consistent with (or can adapt to!) our style of parenting.
We look forward to speaking with you and potentially welcoming you into our home and family! |