{"id":699,"date":"2018-11-05T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdl\/?p=699"},"modified":"2018-11-29T22:50:28","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T03:50:28","slug":"what-does-an-au-pair-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdl\/2018\/11\/05\/what-does-an-au-pair-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does An Au Pair Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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><\/td>\nOutside Au Pair Program Expectations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Child Care Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • \u00a0Wake children<\/li>\n
  • Dress children<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Feed children<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Play with children<\/li>\n
  • Prepare meals for children<\/li>\n
  • Bath children<\/li>\n
  • Keep children clean and safe<\/li>\n
  • Organize play groups<\/li>\n
  • Supervise homework<\/li>\n
  • Care for children during travel<\/li>\n
  • Grocery shopping as needed (shouldn\u2019t be the sole person)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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