WHAT IS AN AU PAIR?
Au Pair means “on par” or “equal”
Is someone who is qualified to care for children and is able to take sole charge.
Needs to have a drivers license & own car. May live in or live out. Organises and carries out children’s daily routine, including such duties as fetching the child/children from school, taking them to any extra-mural activities, supervision of homework and stimulating educational activities. Does not do housework unless it is child related. Can also provide in-home care for babies & toddlers.
HOW TO APPLY:
We deal exclusively with young South Africans who wish to be employed as au pairs, without leaving their home country. Most will be students wishing to earn a small income while continuing their education.
You need to contact us so we can match your requirements with one of our recommended Au Pairs.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF US?
- To pay the au pair's monthly income directly to them.
- To provide additional benefits as deemed appropriate to your family's resources.
- To allow the au pair an opportunity to study while earning without leaving South Africa.
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WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE AU PAIR?
- She will be 18 yrs +
- Will have a Drivers License & own car.
- Will supply 2 childcare references (preferably non-family) or at least one very good one.
- May have some childcare training and first aid related courses.
- Girls studying to be teachers are often available for au pair work.
MY EXPECTATIONS AND COSTS:
Trading Places specializes in placing Au-Pairs locally (Durban region) & in the USA: -
If you are looking for quality child-care · peace of mind in home-care for your children or infant.
If you need someone who can fetch your children from school, supervise with homework and take to all their extra-mural activities, then maybe you should be looking at the option of an Au-Pair. For R30.00 - R40.00 per hour you can have complete peace of mind knowing that your children are in the best possible care.
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