Need ideas for expectations for an au pair/friend of family coming next week?
I guess I just need some helpful hints from anyone out there that has had an aupair/teen come to your home.
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Au pairs are paid a weekly stipend of approximately $160.00, and can care for no more than 4 children. They get paid the same whether they care for one or four. You cannot “share” an au pair with another family.
They require their own room, but may share a bath. You are required to pay for their room and board, but they buy their own personal items. They are responsible for all child-related tasks, but not necessarily household chores. For example, you may ask that they clean your child’s room, vacuum it, and do his laundry, but she may not be asked to do yours, or clean non-kid areas of the home. They can cook and shop for the children. Basically, you can’t ask her to clean your toilet!
They work a maximum of 45 hours per week, no more than 10 hours per day. They are entitled to a day and a half off each week, and one weekend per month. They accrue vacation time that amounts to 2 weeks of paid time off in a year.
I hope that helps you decide on her schedule! Personally, I’d ask her to do more than you outlined in your question.
