What is the Au Pair USA program
It is a chance to visit a country of great opportunities and vibrant social life. Such program allows you to visit the country, bring home a souvenir and also become a full-fledged member of the host family in America. No, no, this does not mean that you need to change your Ukrainian citizenship to American and say goodbye to your loved ones at home forever.
What is USA and why should you be au pair there
If you decide to go to the United States, then you have definitely made a route to all the attractions that you will visit on your weekends and holidays. And for those who do not have enough time to explore the memorable places, there is a universal list of must-see places and take a couple of photos.
18-26 years
know foreign language
childcare experience
without bad habits
be active
driving license
become a part of the host family
do not have own children
Also you can be impressed with not only travelling, but being in a place, where the host family resides, where the social life is very active. But you should bear in mind, that not everyone can take part in, as the requirements to future candidates are quite high: advanced English, childcare experience, driving license + real practise, etc.
What does the au pair program in the USA give
Many Hollywood stars have begun to build their careers right here. No wonder this place was called the country of great opportunities. Everyone really has a perspective to improve their well-being and life in general.
The US au pair program offers to take advantage of this unique chance to make your life brighter, diversify it with new acquaintances, knowledge, skills and invaluable experience of communicating with children.
International cultural exchange au pair USA allows you to work in a local family as a nanny or perform light household duties, where you will carry out simple assignments of "parents", for which pocket money (monthly around 800 dollars) is paid.
Another pleasant bonus is attending English courses. In an unobtrusive playful way, you will gain experience in authentic communication and hone the skills of real speech with native speakers. And you will not have to pay for all this at all, since these language courses are financially provided by your host parents.
Au pair USA requirements
If you meet all above mentioned qualities - you are eligible to take part in.
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Duties and responsibilities |
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Au pair |
US host family |
Coordinator |
| Take care of children during working hours | Provide a room and 3 meals a day | Organize initial meetings of the participant with the family |
| Help the child with homework and / or play educational games with him (especially with young children) | Schedule an optimal work plan with a load of no more than 45 hours a week and 10 hours a day | Consultation on obtaining all documents |
| Prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners for children (sometimes for the whole family) | Treat an au pair like a full family member: spend time together at home and abroad, travel together and explore its culture, help with learning English and involve in all family activities | Monthly communication with an au pair USA participant and year-round organization of common activities between other representatives of the exchange program |
| To keep up the children's and own room tidy | Do not overload with an excessive list of household chores | Provide contacts of other participants nearby |
| Bring children to the school or kindergarten in the morning and pick them up | Provide days-off | Timely response to questions and concerns of participant |
| Participate in the social life of the family | Pay 2 weeks' vacation | Help in resolving conflicts or problems with the family |
$146 - $195 / week
3 meals a day
language learning
private room
insurance
transfer to USA
monthly ticket or car
1,5 day off
time to travel
opportunity to extend the program to 12 months
In order to become au pair USA, you need to do the following:
- Fill out a questionnaire in which you indicate all reliable data about yourself;
- Take a short oral test confirming your proficiency in English at an advanced level;
- Sign an agreement that lists all the conditions of the program and your rights;
- Get coordinators from the company;
- Apply on a J-1 visa (an interview at the US Embassy in Kyiv);
- Arrive in the United States of America.
The list of required documents:
- Application form.
- 4 photos in 5 x 5 format.
- Collage of photos with children.
- Recommendation letters.
- A photocopy of a school certificate or diploma.
- Medical and police clearance certificates.
- The scanned international passport and driving license.
You can read reviews from our experienced participants. There are few negative opinions about this program in the entire World Wide Web.
Au pair USA reviews
Several reasons to choose Connect Abroad Corporation:
- successful experience since 2010;
- take into account all the wishes and preferences of our candidates;
- cooperate only with designated US sponsors;
- provide maximum support and qualified assistance;
- an appropriate Ukrainian license;
- accredited by the US Department of State.
Here is a list of what to see:
- Yellowstone National Park with unsurpassed nature and hot springs.
- Washington Museum of Natural History, after visiting which, for a long time you will be impressed by what you have seen: more than 100 million specimens of flora and fauna, as well as minerals, rocks, archaeological artifacts and minerals.
- Niagara Falls, more than 50 meters high! This famous reservoir from the first minutes fascinates with its uniqueness and beauty. There is no need to talk about this eighth wonder of the world, you need to see it and admire its magnificent surroundings.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, annually supplemented with new names on the five-pointed floor stars. The area itself is a series of long alleys with a brass star on the sidewalk. The view of this street is quite impressive and the frequent free performances of street musicians liven up this place and add drive to the life of every passer-by.
- Central Park of New York with a small area but very beautiful nature around. If you want to be alone with nature, away from the boiling city life, then this place is what you need. Despite the large crowd of people, there really is a place in this park to be alone with yourself, read your favorite book or just sit with good company.
Without a doubt, this list can be supplemented by other places that you will visit. Whatever it was, but the United States is a country, not only of great opportunities, but also of great memories.
Bring more highlights and experiences to your daily routine! Spend an unforgettable year with friendly and cheerful people, immerse yourself in the bustling life and just enjoy the new opportunities.
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