Au Pair

About the program

On the Au Pair program, girls 19 to 27 years old take care of children in an American family of their choice. In addition to accommodation and food, they receive an annual allowance of $10,000. This is a year-long program with the possibility of extending for another 6, 9, or 12 months.
Applications for the program are accepted throughout the year.

The Au Pair program provides many opportunities - travel, socializing, learning about new cultures, making friends from around the world, and a feeling of personal achievement.

Au Pair is a cultural exchange program approved and sponsored by the State Department.AYUSA runs this program in cooperation with the U.S. company AuPairCare (www.aupaircare.com) and through our organization, over a thousand girls have participated in the program and have had a successful American experience.

In the next section, you can find details about everything you gain through the program

Program benefits

The Au Pair program is, above all, a unique life experience.Other benefits include the following:

$195 weekly stipend (”The U.S. Department of State calculation of the minimum weekly stipend of $195.75 is based on the federal minimum wage with a 40% deduction for room and board in exchange for childcare services. Host families and au pairs are free to agree to compensation higher than the legally applicable minimum.”) (cca $10,000 a year)
Two weeks paid vacation
A course of your choice at a local college up to $500
Mogućnost produžetka boravka na još godinu dana.

Additional benefits:

Room and board in the family of your choice
A roundtrip plane ticket
Health insurance
A preparatory four-day seminar at the Au Pair Academy in New Jersey
An additional 30 days for traveling, upon program completion
Full support during the course of the program
Monthly meetings, gatherings, and other organized activities

Application requirements

To apply for the program, you must meet the following requirements:

Da imate između 19 – 26 godina
Previous experience in child care
Status redovnog studenta
Basic knowledge of English
No convictions and not under investigation
In good health and a nonsmoker
Have a driver’s license
Ne mogu učestvovati kandidatkinje koje su ranije odbijane za američku vizu

How do you apply?

When you decide to sign up for the program, fill out an online application. The application shows your profile, which will be available to American families who have previously been accepted on the Au Pair program. On the application, you need to describe your experience working with children, introduce yourself, your hobbies, interests, education, and family. One part of the application consists of photos and video, which should show your experience working with children.

Required documents to apply:

Two references from families whose children you took care of
A personal reference (typically provided by your best friend)
Medical records
Proof that you have not been convicted or are under investigation
A copy of your passport
A copy of your driver’s license
High school diploma

All the girls and families that apply to the program must take a mandatory personality test and test ličnosti.

You in the Host Family

Once you complete your application and AuPairCare reviews and accepts it, your application will be available to the host families who signed up for the program.

Host families interested in your profile will schedule a phone or Skype interview and introduce family members, kids, lifestyle, and community.

IMPORTANT: You make the final decision about whether the host family is a good match for you, but placement should be confirmed by both you and the host family.

Sve porodice su pažljivo odabrane. Au Pair Care brine o tome da dobijete siguran dom. Naši iskusni koordinatori lično razgovaraju sa svakom porodicom i utvrđuju da li ispunjava kriterijume programa. U porodici dobijate svoju sobu i sve obroke, kao i nedeljni džeparac od 195 USD (* izračunavanje minimalne nedeljne stipendije u iznosu od 195,75 dolara od strane američkog Stejt Departmenta zasniva se na federalnoj minimalnoj zaradi sa odbitkom od 40% za smestaj i hranu u zamenu za usluge brige o deci. Porodice domaćini i Au Pair učesnice su slobodni da pristanu na nadoknadu višu od zakonski važećeg minimuma).

American families typically consist of two parents, 2-4 kids aged 1-10 years. Also, a family can consist of only one parent with kids. Since the U.S. is a multicultural country, it is possible that you will live with a family of different origins, religion, and family structure. Host families usually live in the suburbs of large cities all over the East and West Coast.

You in America

AuPairCare Academia – A great start

AuPairCare staff will organize your airport welcome with arranged transportation to the hotel. At the beginning you get multi-day training for a better understanding of American culture, as well as helpful tips for working with children and living in America.This orientation will be held at a luxurious hotel, where you will be provided with accommodation, meals, and training. You'll meet girls from all over the world and together you will participate in this important preparation and see New York..

Training includes the following: the role and responsibility as an au pair, development and safety of children, training in first aid, games and activities for children's development, American culture and representation of the typical American family, and driving in the United States.

A course of your choice at a local college is a mandatory part of the program and paid for by the host family. Take the opportunity to perfect your English or take another course that interests you. This is also an opportunity to expand your circle of friends.

Traveling. The au pair program gives you the opportunity to travel for an additional month at the end of the program. You can visit some of the picturesque cities (New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas), Niagara Falls, or national parks. Holidays can be spent at famous destinations in Florida, Hawaii, or California. There are endless possibilities.

AuPairCare takes care of you in America. You will have your local coordinator who will be at your disposal, who will visit you and organize monthly gatherings with other Au Pair participants.