Position
Caroline Dwyer - Aupair Extraordinaire

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These are my requirements and what I would be willing to consider in terms of an aupair position. Of course, these are all open for discussion with families if a situation differs from what is listed here.

CHILDREN
Preference for no more than 4 children. Either gender, between the ages of newborn and 14 years old. Willing to consider all special needs (learning disabilities, hyperactivity, etc).
 
DUTIES
Will care for physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of children

Will cook for children and clean up afterwards

Will clean up after children

Will organise children's bedrooms (including clothing) and keep them tidy

Will organise playrooms and keep them tidy

Will organise children's bathrooms and keep them tidy

Will plan activities, coordinate play groups

Will care for children's bathing and dressing

Will help with homework/projects

Can assist or handle children's shopping

Can assist or handle medical visits

Can assist or handle children's packing for travel

Can assist or handle travel planning (find best places at best rates, prepare itineraries)

Can assist or handle some household management (calling for repairs, setting up appointments, etc.)

Willing to cook "extra" for parents/guests when preparing food for children

Willing to feed pets during the day

Willing to do children's laundry

Happy to attend children's functions during my off hours (plays they are in, sports, etc.)

Happy to "keep my door open" to the children in my off hours

 

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Salary negotiable

Hours negotiable

Will accept overnights

Will accept any amount of travel

Will accept on-call situations

Will accept changing schedules

Will work weekends (provided notice is given beforehand)

 

LIVING ARRANGEMENT

Location:

    Will relocate anywhere in the U.S. - Preference for Illinois, Indiana,

    Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, or Ohio. Will consider elsewhere.  

    (currently in Chicago, IL)

 

Quarters (any of the following furnished):

    Private bedroom, private or shared bath

    Separate wing of home

    Apartment provided

    

Home:

    Must be clean and organised

    Spacious and comfortable

 

COMMITMENT PERIOD

I am available to start immediately

Length of initial contract: 6 months to 1 year preferred

 

FAMILY

Professional attitude toward the position of an aupair

Able to make the aupair feel like part of the family and welcome

Straightforwardness and honesty

Initiative toward granting raises or other benefits