Primary responsibilities of the Au Pair are to care for the children. Au pair work for a maximum of 25 - 35 hours a week. Au Pairs should be given the opportunity to attend a language course and have free time to enjoy their experience abroad if they respect these working hours.

Job descriptions for au pairs are multifaceted, and will vary based on the particular requirements of the family you work for. Typical au pair responsibilities include the following:
  ✓ waking up the children
  ✓ getting babies and toddlers dressed
  ✓ assisting the children with bathing and playing
  ✓ getting the children's meals ready
  ✓ cleaning up the kitchen after meals
  ✓ making the children's beds and organizing their rooms
  ✓ doing the laundry for the children
  ✓ organizing the playroom after playtime
  ✓ taking care of children's belongings
  ✓ during sick or holiday periods, stay at home with the children
  ✓ taking children to and from school, appointments, or outings as requested by the host family