Aupair in Switzerland
You do not have to speak German or French to be an aupair in Switzerland. Experience the majestic Alps and the home of skiing, beautiful lakes, amazing hidden secret beauty of ski lodges and hotels. The home of Swiss banks, cuckoo clocks, Swiss watches and everything precise and perfect. Even their hot chocolate is something special.
There is always a demand for aupairs and those with a qualification are highly valued. Families will give preference to applicants with the JCR childminding/aupair certificate. Obtain your aupair certificate now through the on-line JCR Aupair course. Benefit by being given priority placement.
Aupair Age: between 18 and 25. Female and Male. The program offers placements of 6,12 and 18 months duration. Short term 3 month placements are not possible. Families expect a commitment to the program of chosen length.
A work permit is necessary to be an aupair in Switzerland.
Minimum experience is 50 hours of childcare but 200 hours is preferred. Qualified or well experienced applicants are welcome on this program.
- Work 25 hours per week plus 1-2 evenings babysitting.
- Care of children plus light housework.
- 2 days free per week, usually over a weekend.
- For a commitment of 1 year, a minimum of two weeks paid vacation are provided.
- You are provided with your own bedroom.
- You receive an amount, the equivalent of AU$620 per month, as pocket money.
You should preferably have a valid driving licence and preferably be a non-smoker.
Swiss families do not provide health insurance cover. You must purchase cover for the length time you will be away, before you leave your home country.
Swiss families do not provide any assstance towards airfare.
Our families are based in German speaking East Switzerland and French speaking West Switzerland. It is advisable that applicants have some knowledge of either German or French. Most families want you to speak English with their children but they will speak to you in the local language enabling you to learn. It is your own choice to attend language classes.
The application for a work permit is a slow one. It can take up to 8 weeks before the necessary documentation from Switzerland reaches Australia so that you can apply to the Swiss Consulate for your work permit and permission to enter Switzerland to be an aupair. It is best to apply for this country at least 5 months in advance of when you would like to go.
Please note that the pocket money is just that. Should you wish to travel in Europe we suggest that you take additional money or a credit card with you.
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