Au Pair Candidates
How to become an Au Pair
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STEP 1: Apply online.
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STEP 2: Attend your interview. If you meet our requirements, you will be invited for an interview.
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STEP 3: Our agency reviews and verifies your references
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STEP 4: Attend your second interview if step 3 is successful
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STEP 5: Receive vacancies
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STEP 6: Attend interviews with prospective families. We send your CV to families. Should they wish to meet you, we will arrange an interview.
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STEP 5: Get hired! After a successful interview, we will discuss the final details.
NB Requirements
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A passion for children!
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Between the ages of 19 – 30 (preferred age depends on the family)
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Reliable, committed and trustworthy
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Valid driver’s license
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Reliable car
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No criminal record
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Matric Certificate
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Childcare Experience (families will not hire you if you have NO experience) - could be tutoring, aupairing, babysitting, coaching, involvement in youth groups etc.
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Childcare related CV
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Contactable childcare-related references
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Non-Smoker
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First Aid (preferable) or be open to attending a course
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Be in good health
Au Pair Responsibilities
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Provide a safe environment.
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Creating an organised filing system for the family.
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Fetching children from school.
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Transporting children to extra murals, therapies, doctor’s appointments etc.
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Supervising and assisting children with homework, ensuring that school work is up to date and completed each day.
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Running errands and grocery shopping.
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Engaging in intellectually stimulating play and activities.
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Preparing healthy snacks and meals.
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Encourages healthy habits and hygiene.
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Must be adept at time management
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Must be able to think on one's feet (remember it's your job to make it easier for the parents)