{"id":394,"date":"2016-08-03T23:26:25","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T03:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdl\/?p=394"},"modified":"2016-12-08T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T18:52:39","slug":"what-does-an-au-pair-actually-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdl\/2016\/08\/03\/what-does-an-au-pair-actually-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does an Au Pair Actually Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Spencer<\/a><\/p>\n

This is NOT a comprehensive list.\u00a0 If additional clarification is required, please contact Cynthia.\u00a0 The best matches follow the Host Family \/ Au Pair Agreement.<\/p>\n

DO NOT negotiate outside of the State Department Guidelines.<\/p>\n

The Au Pair\u2019s top priority is the care and safety of your children \u2013 <\/em><\/p>\n

everything else will be a lower priority!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Within Au Pair Program Expectations<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nOutside Au Pair Program Expectations<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Child Care Activities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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  • \u00a0Wake children<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dress children<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Feed children<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Play with children<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Prepare meals for children<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bath children<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Keep children clean and safe<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Organize play groups<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Supervise homework<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Care for children during travel<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Grocery shopping as needed (shouldn’t be the sole person)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Light Housekeeping<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Make children\u2019s bed<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Change\/wash children\u2019s sheets<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Pick up toys<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Straighten children\u2019s room<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Clean up kitchen after children\u2019s room (sweep, Swiffer mop)<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Straighten\/organize playroom<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Wipe down children\u2019s bathroom<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Wash\/put away children\u2019s laundry<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Tidy up after children<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Help in preparation and clean up of family meals or other activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Flexible Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Flexible schedule (at least one week schedule in advance needed)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Available for sick days, snow days, and holidays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Au pair\u2019s total hours worked per week revised to reflect unexpected changes in schedule.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Driving<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Drive children to and from school<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Drive children to and from appointments<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Drive children to activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Treat your Au Pair as a Family Member \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0this is a Cultural Exchange Program!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n

Housework<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n