Requirements

Do you have a degree in an educational/childcare-related field OR have you been working with children for at least two years?* Perfect! Then you are eligible to apply for an incredible opportunity that will not only increase your future career options, but will also provide great experiences working in your field. As the direct contact person to your host children, you will have the opportunity to prove your both your educational talent and your child-care skills.

Candidate Requirements for Professional Au Pair Program:

  • Enjoys caring for children
  • Has a 2-year degree or equivalent
  • Has a driver’s license
  • Speaks conversational-to-proficient English
  • No criminal record

USA:

  • 18-26 years old
  • Open to working in at least two US states

Australia**:

  • 20-30 years old
  • Wants to spend 12 months living with an Australian Family

Click here to view the Rules and Regulations for the US.

It is very important to us that the Host Family and Au Pair fit together and feel comfortable with each other. In order to find the best match we interview our Host Families in-person to make sure that you will find yourself in a loving and caring family.

* If you do not have a degree in either the medical or the educational field you can still qualify to be a Regular Au Pair (all you need is at least 400 hours of childcare experience).

** Eligible countries of origin for work in Australia are: Belgium, Canada, the Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.