Work as an Au Pair in the USA
Work & travel in the USA
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Trip Highlights
- Monthly socials with your Au Pair besties
- Free accommodation in iconic states, from California to New York
- Exclusive New York City orientation and sightseeing
- Add over $11,000 to your adventure funds - plus free flights to your chosen location
- Unlimited support at every stage of your Au Pair journey
Trip Overview
Work, travel, and live in America for an entire year with a host family, with your accommodation, meals and return flights included. Our dedicated Au Pair specialist and local teams are here to support you at every stage: from prep to the perfect match. It all begins in New York City, with our exclusive orientation. Interested? Let’s chat!
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- All your accommodation
- All your meals
- Return flights from the USA
- NYC exclusive orientation
- Transfer to your host family
- 1.5 free days per week
- 1 free weekend per month
- 2 weeks (10 working days) of paid holiday
- Monthly Au Pair socials
- Support from our Au Pair specialist (UK)
- Support from your local Au Pair coordinator (USA)
- Over $11,000 allowance
- SEVIS visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Pre-arrival pack including an Au Pair handbook, a childhood guide and briefing pack
- 24-hour emergency support
What's Not Included
- Enhanced DBS criminal background check & fee
- MRV visa fee
- Transport costs to visit Adventure360 in Tunbridge Wells
Wondering what it’s really like to be an Au Pair? Let’s give you a taster of everything included on our visa-sponsored programme, to help you decide if it’s the perfect match.
Day in the Life
Every Au Pair's routine can look a little different, so here's some inspiration for what you could be doing.
Your Morning
Wake up the children and help them get ready for school. You'll help prepare their breakfast, school lunch and snacks. Then it's time to pack their school bags and drop them off!
Whilst the kids are at school, you've got free time to enjoy your hobbies, go to the gym, attend yoga or pilates classes, or explore the local area.
Other morning activities include cleaning the children's bedrooms and play areas, or doing their laundry.
Your Afternoon and Evening
Pick the kids up from school and spend your afternoon playing with them, helping out with their homework, or driving them to after-school activities.
Then help out with the children's dinner time before the last childcare activity of the day, which is usually getting the kids ready for bed.
Free Days
You will work a maximum of 45 hours per week as an Au Pair, with defined childcare duties and working hours.
Each week you will have at least 1.5 days off. You'll have one completely free weekend per month, as well as two weeks (10 working days) of paid holiday leave.
Orientation in New York
Welcome to the USA! Your Au Pair journey begins with our exclusive welcome event, spread over two days.
We've got loads of exciting workshop activities planned, like group Q&As and making your own vision boards. It's your chance to chat, make new friends, and listen to our project coordinators as they share their passion for Au Pairing.
Then we also have a full day of sightseeing! You'll get to see all of New York City's most famous landmarks, from Times Square to Central Park.
New Friends and Monthly Socials
We host Au Pair socials every single month. You'll get to form close relationships with other like-minded Au Pairs who are in your local area.
Popular social event activities include:
- Friendsgiving
- Group hikes
- Beach days
- Barbecues, picnics and potlucks
- Sporting events
- Volunteering at the NYC marathon
Personal Development & Studies
Our programme is sponsored by the J-1 exchange visa. This means you'll get to complete a class at a recognised US educational institution, as part of the 60 hours or 6 credits requirement. It works out to be roughly an hour of classes per week.
You'll get to choose from a list of available courses during your first meeting with your local coordinator. Popular subjects include photography, US culture, English, and marketing! This is also a great opportunity to make new friends with similar interests!
You will receive $500 to cover these classes, which will either be the full or partial cost depending on the class you pick. If it's partially covered, then your own contribution won't typically exceed $200.
Continue your Adventure
After completing your 12-month Au Pair programme, you have the option to extend your Au Pair placement, or you have 30 days just for exploring America as part of your J-1 visa.
Our Au Pairs become really close and usually end up travelling together. If you fancy some inspiration, check out our USA tours and campervan hires. You'll get an exclusive discount on these - just contact a travel advisor to redeem it closer to the time.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us today, and our Au Pair specialist can respond to your message and help you start this life-changing adventure.
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
Your accommodation and meals are included as part of your stay with your host family. You’ll have your own private bedroom and be able to choose from a wide variety of locations. Our Au Pairs especially love:
- New York & New Jersey: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island and Atlantic City
- Northern California: San Francisco, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe
- Southern California: Los Angeles and San Diego
- Colorado: Aspen, Denver, Rocky Mountains and Vail
We also cover more states, like Georgia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Booking Options Payment plans available
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The date below is an ideal start date, which is subject to change based on your matching process.
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Online booking isn't currently available but if you'd like to enquire please use the form below. Alternatively if you'd like to discuss alternate trips or if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Arrival Information:
Our booking options are a guide to give you an idea of when you could be travelling to the USA. Once you and your host family are happy with the match, you will then choose together from a selection of dates.
Your flights to the USA are included from any UK airport of your choice. Transfers from New York City to your host family’s location are also included.
Before meeting your family, we have a two-day welcome event in New York City. You’ll make new friends, attend workshops and go on an exclusive sightseeing tour.
Age & Eligibility:
Who is eligible to be an Au Pair in the USA?
- Aged 18 to 26 (at the time of travel)
- British passport holder
- Hold a full driving licence
- Be in good health and a non-smoker
- A clear enhanced DBS check
- 300 hours of childcare experience in babysitting, assistant teaching, camp counselling, tutoring, daycare, sports coaching, or even after-school clubs. Please note that childcare experience involving family members cannot be counted as part of this requirement.
Our Au Pair specialist can answer your questions, check your eligibility and help you to get everything you need before submitting your application. Contact us to get started.