Au Pair Abroad: Childcare, Culture & Language

On Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Becoming an Au pair is a unique opportunity to live with a host family, experience a new culture and help care for children. The role combines childcare with light household duties focused on the children, with the added benefit of travel and immersion in a new environment.

Typical Duties

• Waking up the children and preparing them for the day.
• Taking or picking up children from school.
• Assisting with homework or other educational activities.
• Playing with the children and engaging them in activities.
• Taking the children on outings to parks, playgroups, etc.
• Preparing light meals for the children and cleaning up afterward.
• Doing the children's laundry and ironing clothes.
• Making the children's beds and tidying their rooms and toys.
• Cleaning the children's bathroom.

Household Duties (related to children)

• Tidying communal areas that the children use, but not general housework (e.g., cleaning parents’ rooms, cooking for adults, or taking care of pets).

Language Teaching (if required)

• Helping children with learning your native language if this is part of the family’s plan.

Household Rules

• Following household rules set by the host family (curfew, bedtime, dress code, use of phone/computer).
• Typically a household handbook will be provided outlining the specific rules to follow.

Duties Not Included

• Managing the entire household (cleaning floors, windows, or the parents’ areas).
• Taking care of pets.
• Supervising children who are not part of the host family.
• Gardening.

Work-Life Balance

You will usually have time off to explore your new environment, study and enjoy personal activities. The hours and responsibilities are generally manageable, and living in a family environment allows for cultural exchange and immersion in the language and traditions of the country.

Benefits of Being an Au Pair

• Cultural Exchange: Living with a local family in a different country allows you to experience the culture first-hand.
• Language Skills: If you’re staying in a non-native country, you’ll improve your language skills.
• Room and Board: Typically the host family provides room and board (housing, meals and sometimes transportation).

How to Apply

To apply email your CV to the provided contact: Telegram App Call (Username: @onconsultingptyltd).

Overall

Being an Au pair is a fantastic way to gain international experience, travel, and improve your personal and professional skills while helping a family with childcare.

Requirements

• Females 18 to 55 years old.
• Good health.
• Grade 12 upwards (high school certification).
• Willing to apply for a passport.
• Willing to travel and work overseas.
• Earn around 1,000 to 3,000 USD monthly.
• With accommodation, medical aid and flight bonus.

Required Skills

Grade 12 or higher education. Fluent in English. Passion to travel, explore and learn. Childcare experience is a plus. No experience candidates: training available. Willing to apply for a passport.

Required Education

Grade: 10, 11, 12 and upwards.