Au Pair in Germany

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The word “au pair” comes from French meaning on-par or equal to. An au pair is a kind of temporal family member whose stay as an au pair improves the education of a young person and develops their personality by intercultural social contacts. An au pair helps the host family to combine the family life with their professional interests. The most important reason for an au pair stay is to improve their knowledge of a foreign language. Au pairs are not domestic servants; they just live with a family and are involved in the family activities undertaking in childcare and light household work. In return they receive a monthly allowance, free room and board in the family and Insurance, covering health, accidents and a third part insurance. The purpose of a stay as an au pair is to improve their German, and to learn about the culture, habits and traditions of the country.

• Recruitment, screening & selecting of host families 
• You will earn (Euros) +/- €280 (+/- R5 500.00) monthly for 30 hours of au pairing (6 hours per day)
• At least 1 free day off per week, at least one free Sunday in a month is guaranteed. In a week, four free evenings are guaranteed. An au pair has the freedom of religious practise. Two days paid vacation per a month of stay are given. Sundays do not count as a vacation day. The public holidays of the host country are basically free or are compensated for with leisure time. In case of illness, the allowances will be continued until the contract expires, up to a maximum of 6 weeks.
• Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are excluded from cover)
• Accommodation and meals provided by the host family – you will have your own furnished bedroom in the host family’s home. 
• Assistance with scheduling your visa appointment
• Assistance with finding cheapest flights for you via reputable travel agencies we work with
• German A1 Language classes –Course is inlcuded in the package - classes to be completed whilst completing application with Genesis Au Pairs (10 hours of online guided learning lessons(online or in-person), learning materials, registration and attendance certificates -A1 Language certificate).
• Program reimbursement: €420 for 12 month contract stay which will be paid out monthly ( €35 per month). This covers applicants travel and program fee costs incurred when applying).

• 30 hours per week (6 hours per day)
• At least 1 free day off per week, 
• At least one free Sunday in a month is guaranteed. 
• In a week, four free evenings are guaranteed. 
• Two days paid vacation per a month of stay are given. Sundays do not count as a vacation day. 
• The public holidays of the host country are basically free or are compensated for with leisure time.
• In case of illness, the allowances will be continued until the contract expires, up to a maximum of 6 weeks.

Childcare 

• preparing breakfast and basic meals 

• looking after the children, i.e. supervising them, playing with them and escorting them to and back from nursery schools, and other schools and activities in general; assisting them with their homework 

• and babysitting in the evenings 

Assistance in the household 

• doing light household work means to help clean up at home and keep things tidy, ie. washing, ironing, and laundry duty, and to do daily shopping 

• looking after the household chores and if any, taking care of the pets; 

• Aged between 18 and 26 years 
• Completed your secondary education (matric certificate / school leavers certificate) 
• Proficient in the English language
• Single with no dependents (never been married/divorced) 
• In good health, physically fit and no current or prior mental conditions or taking any chronic medication
• A valid passport (or proof that you have applied for one) 
• A police clearance certificate (original and copy translated to German, certified and apostille)
• A minimum of 2 child-care references from non-relatives 
• Unabridged birth certificate (original and copy translated to German, certified and apostille)
• Commitment to a full year (12 months) au pairing in Germany  
• A1 German language certificate
• Open to South African, Namibian citizens. Candidates from other African countries are required to have a Germany embassy appointment scheduled to apply.

R8 000.00 Program fee paid once matched with a host family.

Other Outside costs involved which you should budget for:

• German A1 Language course – You can study via Goethe Institut or Dante Alighieri language schools.
• German Consular Visa fee 
• Medical examination – you are required to have a medical doctor complete your medical certificate and stamp the form to confirm that you have no medical conditions or contagious diseases. You may also be required to complete medical testing for your application (HIV, TB, HEPATITIS A, HEPATITIS B)
• Police clearance (Original and copy translated to German, certified, apostille) Do not laminate your documents.
• Return flights (some host families may choose to pay for the ticket and Au pair can reimburse when abroad but this is not guaranteed as it is the Au pairs responsibility to buy their return flights). We will assist in sourcing flights at a reasonable rate.
• Unabridged Birth certificate – Apply at your local office if you do not have one. (Original and copy translated to German, certified, Apostille) Do not laminate your documents.

Apostille – this is a red wax seal that is stamped onto the copies of your police clearance, unabridged birth certificate. This can be done with an attorney, conveyancer or at the German embassy in your home country. They will charge a fee for this.