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Au Pair 101
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(7 ratings)
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Au Pair 101

How to Become an Au Pair and Travel the World in an Affordable Way by Living with a Host Family as a Child Caregiver
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Au Pair
  • Au Pair Tips
  • Au Pair Lessons
  • How to be an Au Pair

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Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 1h 1m total length

  • Welcome0:18

    Discover how to become an au pair and travel the world affordably by living with a host family as a child care giver.

  • Part 1 - Definition of an Au Pair9:31

    Au pairs live with a host family. They provide child care and light housework for room, board, and pocket money as a cultural exchange.

  • Part 2 - Research and get started6:18

    Research your destination, understand cultural norms and climate, read blogs for firsthand insights, and plan visas and finances before au pair travel.

  • Part 3 - Looking for an Au Pair job5:30

    Explore how to find au pair jobs through credible websites that act as middlemen, read contracts, compare offers via cost-benefit analysis, and interview families for the right fit.

  • Part 4 - What to look for in an Au Pair job5:02

    Identify standard provisions in au pair jobs, including housing and meals, ensure your own space and breaks, with weekly pay typically 250–500 dollars and a minimum of 300 per week.

  • Part 5 - Don’t forget, this is still a job4:08

    Treat au pair work as a job, with the host family as your employer, and maintain professionalism, clear boundaries, and written schedules to ensure fair pay and notice for changes.

  • Part 6 - What are parents looking for?5:38

    Demonstrate trust, honesty, and flexibility while caring for children, showing nurturing and safety. Align with parents’ needs through professionalism, cleanliness, organization, and proactive planning and communication.

  • Part 7 - What are you looking for in the family?4:37

    Identify the right host family by clarifying your boundaries and duties, evaluating living arrangements with a stay-at-home parent, and asking about values, discipline, and compatibility.

  • Part 8 - Taking care of other people’s children3:33

    Assess which age range you’re most comfortable with, from infants to school age, and tailor supervision accordingly. Get special dietary and care instructions in writing; build a host family relationship.

  • Part 9 - Building a relationship with the child/children7:47

    Build a genuine bond with the child by listening, observing, and speaking calmly to earn trust. Manage tantrums with routines, snacks, naps, and consistent boundaries while respecting parents' discipline choices.

  • Part 10 - Perks of being an Au Pair2:42

    As an au pair, immerse yourself in a new culture by living with a family, practice the language daily, and gain personal growth through meaningful caregiving and exchange.

  • Part 11 - Challenges of being an Au Pair2:03

    Navigate the challenges of being an au pair, from toddler safety and mess to handling defiance and parents’ conflicting needs.

  • Part 12 - Overcoming the challenges3:13

    Overcome the challenges of au pair work by negotiating solutions, communicating clearly with parents, and using creative strategies that foster cooperation and trust.

  • Part 13 - Ready to be an Au Pair?0:54

    Prepare to be an au pair by embracing love for children and the chaos of caregiving, not travel, and endure demanding parents while exploring a new culture.

Requirements

  • No experience necessary - All levels welcome - Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced

Description

Do you want to learn how to become an au pair? Do you want to travel the world and help people?

If you said yes, then Au Pair 101 is the right step by step guide for you.

Au Pair 101 is a firsthand guide to everything you need to know about being an Au Pair. This course will cover all the basics to help you get started as an Au Pair.

Au Pair 101 cover topics like:

• Definition of an Au Pair

• Getting started on the job search

• Standard provisions to look for in the Au Pair job

• Helpful tips on how to deal with toddlers

• A look at character traits host families might seek from an Au Pair

• What to expect from children of different age groups

• Challenges of being an Au Pair

• Perks of being an Au Pair

This course will walk you through the process of becoming an Au Pair. It will help you to understand all the different duties and expectations that come with position. There will be challenges and then there are also rewards as a caregiver. By understanding what it means to be an Au Pair, and getting a firsthand glimpse at the pros and cons of the position, you can assess if being an Au Pair is right for you.

Check out Au Pair 101 now!

Who this course is for:

  • Au Pairs & Aspiring Au Pairs

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