Discovering another culture and learning another language provides a lot of motivation for those who wish to become nanny. In order to make the most of your stay abroad, here is some information you should know.
How to find nanny accommodation?
Finding nanny accommodation is not difficult, just look at the classified ads website. However, after you arrive with your host family, you must be very careful to avoid unpleasant accidents. It is for this reason that it is wiser to switch to a reliable organization with reporters in the country/region you want to visit. 123aupair.fr and other reputable institutions. You can find other content on the UFAAP website.
For this type of process, an agency fee of at least EUR 150 is expected.
Focus on Au Pair programs in some countries
You should also be aware that the Au Pair program varies from country to country. However, regardless of the destination country/region, the experience of a childcare provider is required. For Au Pairs staying in Europe, you must be between 18 and 27 years old. The nanny works 25 to 35 hours and can get 60 to 80 euros in pocket money per week. For Au Pairs staying in the United States, you must be between 18 and 25 years old, have a bachelor’s degree and the correct level of English. The salary is $195 per week and the working hours are 45 hours. To be a nanny in Australia, you must be 18-27 years old, have a driver’s license and have a good level of English, and then earn between US$180 and US$250 per week and work 30 to 40 hours.
Preparing for au pair accommodation
It will take at least 3 months to prepare for departure. But the most important thing is that you need to fully understand your host family and your working conditions to avoid unpleasant surprises. Regarding the preparation of documents, please note that not all countries/regions have the same recruitment conditions. Having said that, all host families require the nanny to have a criminal record, correct language skills and a driver’s license. She must also show a letter of recommendation from the home or entertainment center where she has worked.
You should know that the duration of stay of the Au Pair is at least two months.