Three Au Pair Choices
There are three different Au Pair programs. You choose the one you want based on experience and desire for education in America.
The three choices are as follows, along with a brief description.
Infant Care Au Pair
Description: Up to 45 hours a week of experienced childcare for infants and children between 3 months and 2 years of age. The Au Pair has 200 hours of documented Infant Care experience.
Educational Component:
Au Pair studies at least 6 semester units at a post secondary institution. The Host Family covers up to $500 toward educational expenses. (Note: 6 semester units means 6 academic hours per week for one semester or 3 academic hours per week for two semesters.)
Weekly Stipend is: $195.75
Standard Au Pair
Description: Up to 45 hours of child care a week for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years of age. The Au Pair has at least 2 documented childcare references.
Educational Component:
Au Pair must study at least 6 semester units at post secondary institution. The Host Family covers up to $500 toward educational expenses. (Note: 6 semester units means 6 academic hours per week for one semester or 3 academic hours per week for two semesters.)
Weekly Stipend is: $195.75
EduCare Au Pair
Description: Up to 30 hours a week of child care for school-aged children that require before and after school care. Au Pairs participating in this program may not be placed with families with preschool aged children unless alternative, full-time arrangements are in place for their supervision.
Educational Component:
Au Pair studies at least 12 semester units at a post secondary educational institution. Host Family covers up to $1000 dollars in educational expenses throughout the year. (Note: 12 semester units means 12 academic hours per week for one semester or 6 academic hours per week for two semesters.)
Weekly Stipend is: $146.81