Au Pair Pair
in Spain

Who Can Apply

• Males or females aged 18 – 30 years old
• You enjoy working with children
• You have childcare experience
• You are able to communicate in Spanish or English

Starting Dates

All Year Round

You are welcome to join the programme at any time throughout the year. The exact arrival date in Spain will be agreed upon and confirmed by your host family.

Your stay can begin at any given date, depending on existing vacancies as well as your skills, childcare experience and -if required- ability to drive.

Length of Stays

Summer Stays

June, July and August.
You could choose to stay 1, 2 or the 3 of these months.

Rest of the Year

Minimum stay during the school period is 3-6 months, although most host families prefer longer stays.

What will your host family expect from you

• Babysitting: 2 evenings per week -never in a row-
• Child care, preparing children´s meals. taking care of their clothes, driving/taking them to school and other appointments, etc.
• In most cases assisting them with their English, French or German
• Keep your room clean and tidy
• Respect the family´s rules

Time Off

• 1 day a week If you work 5 hours daily
• 2 days off in a row If you work 6 hours/day

Holidays

Participants are entitled to one paid holiday week after a 6 month stay, and to two paid holiday weeks after a 12 month stay. Dates should be agreed with your host family.

Work Schedule

30 hours/week on the following timetable:

• 5 hours/day 6 days/week
• 6 hours/day 5 days/week

School Holidays

Please, keep in mind that during school holidays you may be requested to extend your work schedule. In that case your host family will pay you extra.

During summer months the participant may be asked to join the family at their holiday destination.

1. Apply

We receive your full application and the documents needed to apply. Please, email application form and all the documents needed to our coordinator, Clara: Clara@clubrci.es

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2. Assessment

Based on your availability, personal interests, expectations, etc we will match you with the most suitable host family possible. We always bare in mind your requests and try to accommodate them as much as we can. However, sometimes it is not possible. Being flexible is quite important when participating in these programmes.

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3. Family Profile

If a host family thinks you are a good candidate for their family, we will contact you to let you know and provide you with a the host family´s profile – which is similar to your application form-, where you can see details of the family members, where they live, what they expect from you, their hobbies etc.

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4. Interview

If you like the host family’s terms and conditions, a first contact will be made, usually via e-mail or skype, so you can get to know each other a bit better before committing to a placement.

Sometimes one conversation is enough.

Other times either the family or the applicant need more time before making up their minds.

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5. Agreement

So, you like each other and are eager to meet in person and start the programme? Great news, the placement is confirmed!

Agree on an arrival with your host family. We strongly advise you not to buy a plane ticket without checking with the host family first. Once you get it, please inform us as soon as soon you can to arrange your pick-up.

Your placement fee is due.

150 €

6. Didn´t work out?

No problem!

We will still be on the look out for the best possible match for you, and will continue sharing your profile with families that we think are suitable for you.

As soon as another family shows interest in having you as their childcarer or tutor, we will repeat step number 5. We will do this as many times as may be necessary

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7. Pack your luggage

Get ready!

Book your flight and and pack your suitcase.

8. Airport Pick-Up

Travel to Spain!

You will be picked up at the airport or station by your host family.

Flights & Cost of Travel not included.