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| US Au Pair Program Requirements for Au Pair |
Aupair must be fluent in English; she must be 18-26 years old (cannot be 27 prior to arrival in the US) and she cannot be married. If she is being placed with a family who has children under 2, she must have 200 documented hours of childcare experience. She may not obtain additional employment while in the US and must agree to be a congenial part of the family.
- Aupair must live in a country serviced by a GreatAupair partner agency
- Aupair must complete an application and pay applicable fees
- Aupair must write a “dear host family” letter
- Aupair must provide a photo collage
- Aupair will be subject to and must pass a criminal background check in her country of origin
- Verification of high school diploma or equivalency is required by agent in aupair’s country of origin
- Must pass a psychometric test
- 3 non-family references
- Must pass an in-person interview
- Au pair must be a non-smoker
- Au pair must have a drivers license if driving is required by the family.
- Au Pair must agree to go to the monthly aupair meetings and attend school.
- Au pair must complete a 32-hour training program sponsored by agency upon arrival.
- Au pair must sign a 12-month commitment.
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